Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1998 Daewoo Nexia?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1998 Daewoo Nexia?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1998 Daewoo Nexia?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1998 Daewoo Nexia?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Daewoo Nexia (1998)

313 real MOT outcomes analysed • 65.6% first-time pass rate

1998 Daewoo Nexia

CarHunch analysed 313 real MOT records for the 1998 Daewoo Nexia. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 14.4% below UK average

65.6%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

61,202

typical mileage

47,805–75,559 middle half

13.1%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

1.72

avg MOT failures per car

over 4.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1998 Daewoo Nexia

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	312	65.5%	1.72
Electric (0%)	1	100%	0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1998 Daewoo Nexia vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

47,805

low mileage

61,202

typical

75,559

high mileage

Half of all 1998 Daewoo Nexia vehicles fall between 47,805 and 75,559 miles.

MOT History Averages

4.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.72

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1998 Daewoo Nexia

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

27%

Fuel pipe/s corroded
27%

Oil leak
22.8%

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
22.2%

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
21.2%

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded
18.6%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
18.3%

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive
18%

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1998. Counts include advisories and failures.

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