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DAEWOO NUBIRA2000 · 2.0L PETROL

X481 CLF

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 51,399 miles recorded, this WHITE 2000 DAEWOO NUBIRA runs on PETROL with a 1998cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT
Expired
Expires 17/12/2009
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 01/12/2009
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2000
Engine
1998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently fails the MOT, with the most recent test on 2026-06-18 showing a failure at 51,399 miles. The maintenance history reveals a clear pattern of deterioration, particularly concerning the suspension and braking systems, where the tester flagged multiple structural issues including binding rear brakes and excessive movement in lower suspension arms. While the initial 2008 test passed, this was preceded by a failure at 57,350 miles, indicating that the vehicle has experienced significant wear since then, with the most recent test occurring only two months prior to the current date. The mileage accumulation is substantial, averaging approximately 1,977 miles per year. This rate is consistent with a vehicle of its age, suggesting the owner has maintained a relatively light use pattern or has not undergone major repairs since the initial 2008 inspection. However, the rapid progression of faults over such a short period suggests that the vehicle is not in a state of stable upkeep; rather, it appears to be in a state of progressive degradation where consumables are being consumed at a rate that exceeds repairable limits. Given the recurring faults such as binding brakes, corroded brake pipes, and deteriorated rubber bushings, the vehicle presents a serious structural and mechanical risk that requires immediate professional assessment. A buyer should inspect the vehicle for binding rear brakes and the integrity of the lower suspension arms, as these components are critical for handling and safety. Additionally, the history indicates that the brake discs have been excessively pitted and the rear brake pipes have suffered from corrosion, which could lead to catastrophic failure if not addressed promptly. The vehicle's condition is fundamentally compromised, and the current MOT result is a definitive warning that the car requires urgent servicing before it can be legally driven again.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/4/2026, 2:25:45 AM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently fails the MOT, with the most recent test on 2026-06-18 showing a failure at 51,399 miles. The maintenance history reveals a clear pattern of deterioration, particularly concerning the suspension and braking systems, where the tester flagged multiple structural issues including binding rear brakes and excessive movement in lower suspension arms. While the initial 2008 test passed, this was preceded by a failure at 57,350 miles, indicating that the vehicle has experienced significant wear since then, with the most recent test occurring only two months prior to the current date. The mileage accumulation is substantial, averaging approximately 1,977 miles per year. This rate is consistent with a vehicle of its age, suggesting the owner has maintained a relatively light use pattern or has not undergone major repairs since the initial 2008 inspection. However, the rapid progression of faults over such a short period suggests that the vehicle is not in a state of stable upkeep; rather, it appears to be in a state of progressive degradation where consumables are being consumed at a rate that exceeds repairable limits. Given the recurring faults such as binding brakes, corroded brake pipes, and deteriorated rubber bushings, the vehicle presents a serious structural and mechanical risk that requires immediate professional assessment. A buyer should inspect the vehicle for binding rear brakes and the integrity of the lower suspension arms, as these components are critical for handling and safety. Additionally, the history indicates that the brake discs have been excessively pitted and the rear brake pipes have suffered from corrosion, which could lead to catastrophic failure if not addressed promptly. The vehicle's condition is fundamentally compromised, and the current MOT result is a definitive warning that the car requires urgent servicing before it can be legally driven again.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Daewoo Nubira (X481 CLF) from 2000 show a total of 5 MOT tests between December 2006 and December 2008.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 4 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 10 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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ADVISORY