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R942 FCE

1997 Daewoo Nexia

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,565 mi
Last recorded68,565 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Nexia61,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 FCE
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,565 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 68,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 64,470 miles

slight bulge in n/s/f tyre outer wall

some corosion to o/s front to rear metal brake pipe

Pass 15 Jan 2008 60,541 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 60,541 miles

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

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 56,780 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 56,780 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 52,155 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 52,155 miles

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

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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R942 FCE is a 1997 Daewoo Nexia in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R942 FCE, 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 R942 FCE registered?

R942 FCE is a 1997 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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