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R953 SAU

1997 Daewoo Nexia

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,718 mi
Last recorded50,718 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Nexia61,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 SAU
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2007 50,718 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 50,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 44,340 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2006 43,483 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R953 SAU is a 1997 Daewoo Nexia in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R953 SAU, 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 R953 SAU registered?

R953 SAU is a 1997 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R953 SAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R953 SAU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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