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R709 SBY

1997 Daewoo Nubira

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,787 mi
Last recorded106,787 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Nubira70,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 SBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelNubira
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 106,787 miles

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

both front headlight lens deteriorated

windscreen wiper rack badly worn

Fail 20 Jan 2017 106,787 miles

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front headlight lens deteriorated

windscreen wiper rack badly worn

Pass 11 Feb 2016 105,228 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlight lens deteriorated

brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

Fail 1 Feb 2016 105,214 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR CHALKED (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR CHALKED (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position BONNET HINGE BROKEN (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement CHALKED (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint DROPLINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE BUSH CHALKED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 103,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

all metal brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

both headlight lens slightly deteriorated

lomg park brake travel

Pass 28 Jan 2015 103,724 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

all metal brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

both headlight lens slightly deteriorated

lomg park brake travel

Pass 24 Sep 2013 98,208 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2012 88,407 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,407 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 79,180 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/f wheel slightly rough when rotated

Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,965 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 75,965 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,157 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 74,447 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 74,415 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 71,815 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 69,650 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 67,175 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 67,175 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2005 57,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 57,278 miles

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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R709 SBY is a 1997 Daewoo Nubira in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R709 SBY, 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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R709 SBY is a 1997 Daewoo Nubira, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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