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R473 VLO

1997 Daewoo Nubira

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,369 mi
Last recorded49,369 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Nubira70,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 VLO
MakeDaewoo
ModelNubira
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,369 miles

advise both front brake pipes

advise both rear wheel bearing require adjustment

advise exhaust front pipe flexible joint in poor condition

advise o/s/f bottom arm bush

advise slight oil leak from p/steering system

Fail 12 Oct 2010 49,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 46,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine has a noise.

fuel pipes corroded, offside underfloor area. HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO LEAK.

rear park brake noisy. quite sharp initially. advise service.

Fail 5 Oct 2009 46,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine has a noise.

fuel pipes corroded, offside underfloor area. HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO LEAK.

rear park brake noisy. quite sharp initially. advise service.

Pass 4 Oct 2008 42,302 miles

both front tyres wearing low and wearing on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2007 38,973 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2006 35,332 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight leak from washer bottle

How Reliable is the Daewoo Nubira?

Based on 130,499 MOT tests across 18,637 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
5,310
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,281
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,348
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 7,921
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,434
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,811
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R473 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Nubira in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Daewoo Nubira models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 70,943 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Nubira fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 20,281 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R473 VLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Nubira typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Daewoo Nubira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R473 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Nubira, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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