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R98 GJL

1997 Daewoo Nubira

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,317 mi
Last recorded156,317 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Nubira70,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 GJL
MakeDaewoo
ModelNubira
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 156,317 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 156,317 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 148,516 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 148,516 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 139,467 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 130,238 miles

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

Brakes noisey when parking brake applied

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

Long travel on parking brake lever, not to full extent

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight corrosion on fuel pipes

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 130,238 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brakes noisey when parking brake applied

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

Long travel on parking brake lever, not to full extent

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight bind on n/s/r brake

Slight corrosion on fuel pipes

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Daewoo Nubira?

Based on 130,499 MOT tests across 18,637 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
5,310
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,281
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,348
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 7,921
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,434
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,811
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R98 GJL is a 1997 Daewoo Nubira in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Daewoo Nubira models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 70,943 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 Nubira fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 20,281 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R98 GJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Nubira typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Daewoo Nubira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R98 GJL registered?

R98 GJL is a 1997 Daewoo Nubira, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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