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R501 SBY

1997 Daewoo Nexia

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,733 mi
Last recorded66,733 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Nexia61,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 SBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2007 66,733 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 66,733 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 62,337 miles

fuel filter and pipes corroded but no leaks

wiper arms worn

Fail 27 Jul 2006 62,337 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 59,558 miles

How Reliable is the Daewoo Nexia?

Based on 79,423 MOT tests across 18,506 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
3,489
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
18,506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 14,024
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,796
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4,155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,609
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,286
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R501 SBY is a 1997 Daewoo Nexia in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Daewoo Nexia models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 61,863 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 Nexia fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 14,024 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R501 SBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Nexia typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Daewoo Nexia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R501 SBY registered?

R501 SBY is a 1997 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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