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R97 TKL

1997 Daewoo Nexia

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,872 mi
Last recorded36,872 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Nexia61,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 TKL
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 36,872 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,616 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 35,616 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,938 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre perished.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 32,607 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 32,606 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

n/s/rear tyre inner wall perished.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 29,917 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 28,491 miles

brake pads are worn front and rear

Fail 3 Aug 2006 28,491 miles

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

brake pads are worn front and rear

Pass 29 Jul 2005 26,760 miles

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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R97 TKL is a 1997 Daewoo Nexia in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R97 TKL, 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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R97 TKL is a 1997 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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