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R908 BAE

1997 Daewoo Nexia

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,022 mi
Last recorded99,022 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Nexia61,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 BAE
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 99,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both sides sills damaged

fuel lines corroed

nearside front wiper blade split

rear metal bracket loose and badley corroed on exhaust

wiper linakage worn

Fail 22 Jun 2011 99,022 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both sides sills damaged

fuel lines corroed

nearside front wiper blade split

rear metal bracket loose and badley corroed on exhaust

wiper linakage worn

Pass 28 Jun 2010 93,663 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front seats slighly inscure

front to rear fuel pipes corroed

front to rear metal brake pipes corroed

mid and front floor corroed

rear exhaust box loose inside strap

slight play in upper steering colum

Fail 23 Jun 2010 93,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both front anti roll bar link bushes are cracking

both front seats are slightly insecure

front to rear fuel pipes are corroded

front to rerar metal brake pipes are corroded

mid and front sill corroded

rear exhaust box loose inside strap

slight play in upper steering column

Pass 19 Jun 2009 87,495 miles

both sills damaged and corroded

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 17 Jun 2009 87,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

both sills damaged and corroded

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 26 Jun 2008 81,894 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 81,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front springs rusted

condistion of both rear springs corroed

slight dampness around steering rack boot no posstive leaks

slight play steering colum

Fail 28 Jun 2007 74,884 miles

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

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2007 74,884 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2006 68,724 miles

front number plate faded

metal fuel+brake pipes corroded

play in wiper linkage

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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R908 BAE is a 1997 Daewoo Nexia in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R908 BAE, 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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R908 BAE is a 1997 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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