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R491 TLP

1997 Daewoo Nubira

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,188 mi
Last recorded85,188 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Nubira70,943 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 TLP
MakeDaewoo
ModelNubira
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2010 85,188 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 85,143 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

fuel pipes slightly corroding

slight oil around steering arm gaitors

Pass 7 Nov 2008 84,617 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 84,617 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 84,081 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 84,081 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 83,075 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R491 TLP is a 1997 Daewoo Nubira in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R491 TLP, 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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What year was R491 TLP registered?

R491 TLP is a 1997 Daewoo Nubira, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is R491 TLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R491 TLP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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