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R698 VLH

1998 Daewoo Nexia

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,422 mi
Last recorded75,422 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Nexia57,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 VLH
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 75,422 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 75,422 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 72,269 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 68,837 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 64,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate carrier cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2010 64,620 miles

front number plate carrier cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2009 60,610 miles

both main brake pipes some rust showing also painted?

Pass 19 Dec 2008 54,716 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 54,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 48,524 miles

(Front to Rear) fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2007 48,524 miles

front number plate cracked

(Front to Rear) fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2006 41,687 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 41,687 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 34,330 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 34,330 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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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R698 VLH is a 1998 Daewoo Nexia in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Daewoo Nexia models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 57,185 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 R698 VLH, 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 28 years old, this Daewoo Nexia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R698 VLH is a 1998 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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