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R689 BHB

1997 Daewoo Nexia

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,838 mi
Last recorded79,838 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Nexia61,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 BHB
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 79,838 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 79,786 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion offside and nearside outer sills

rear nearside tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Jan 2009 73,546 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear nearside tyre close to limit worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2009 73,546 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear nearside tyre close to limit worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2008 68,249 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 62,645 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 62,638 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 58,094 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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R689 BHB is a 1997 Daewoo Nexia in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R689 BHB, 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 R689 BHB registered?

R689 BHB is a 1997 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R689 BHB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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