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R661 XFL

1997 Daewoo Nexia

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,564 mi
Last recorded78,564 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Nexia61,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 XFL
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 78,564 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 76,075 miles

Oil leak

near side front track rod end slight movement

Pass 1 Jul 2010 74,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2009 69,492 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2007 60,843 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 60,843 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 59,061 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 57,271 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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R661 XFL is a 1997 Daewoo Nexia in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R661 XFL, 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 R661 XFL registered?

R661 XFL is a 1997 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is R661 XFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R661 XFL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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