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R71 GRG

1997 Daewoo Nexia

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,509 mi
Last recorded52,509 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Nexia61,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 GRG
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,509 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 52,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 49,696 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 49,696 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 49,499 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 49,499 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)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 49,395 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 49,395 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2006 47,677 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 47,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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R71 GRG is a 1997 Daewoo Nexia in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R71 GRG, 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 R71 GRG registered?

R71 GRG is a 1997 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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