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.

Is the 1998 Daewoo Nexia reliable?

Based on MOT data from 313 vehicles, the 1998 Daewoo Nexia has a first-time MOT pass rate of 65.6%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1998 Daewoo Nexia?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1998 Daewoo Nexia are: Fuel pipe/s corroded (27% of vehicles), Oil leak (27% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (22.8% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

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. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 313 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 1998 Daewoo Nexia is a below-average proposition on the MOT bench, with just 65.6% of vehicles passing first time against the UK average of 80%—a significant 14-point gap that signals genuine reliability concerns. One in seven of these cars (13.1%) have picked up dangerous defects during testing, which is worth factoring into your risk assessment.

At around 61,000 miles median mileage, these Nexias have covered a reasonable distance for their age, yet they're still racking up an average of 1.72 failures and 4.0 advisories per test, suggesting age and wear are catching up fast. If you're considering one, budget for remedial work before purchase and expect ongoing maintenance costs to be above what you'd tolerate on a more robust alternative from the same era.

The 1998 Daewoo Nexia has a below-average first-time pass rate (65.6% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

65.6%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

13.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.72

Over 4.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

61k

Middle half: 48k–76k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 4 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 313 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 313 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 27%

Fuel pipe/s corroded · Oil leak

Brake wear 22.8%

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded · Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded · Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 18.6%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Exhaust & emissions 18.3%

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive · Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1998.

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Based on MOT data from 313 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 13.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 18,499 Daewoo Nexia vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Green 38%

7,024

Red 22.1%

4,097

Silver 14.3%

2,647

Blue 9.5%

1,758

White 7.7%

1,432

Grey 6%

1,102

Beige 1.1%

207

Purple 0.5%

Gold 0.4%

Black 0.3%

Maroon 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

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

61,202

typical

47,805

low mileage

75,559

high mileage

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 47,805 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 47,805–75,559 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1998 Daewoo Nexias sit.

⚠ Over 102,004 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

4.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.72

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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