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R985 SAU

1997 Daewoo Nexia

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

57,087 mi
Last recorded57,087 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Nexia61,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 SAU
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2009 57,087 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 54,683 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,683 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 52,019 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 51,962 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

stone chip in nearside headlight

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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R985 SAU is a 1997 Daewoo Nexia in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R985 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 R985 SAU registered?

R985 SAU is a 1997 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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