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N238 FOY

1996 Daewoo Espero

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,859 mi
Last recorded91,859 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 FOY
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 91,859 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2012 91,047 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 91,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 90,161 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 89,575 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 88,923 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 87,961 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 87,355 miles

How Reliable is the Daewoo Espero?

Based on 33,466 MOT tests across 8,422 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,909
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
8,422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,856
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,417
fog lamp not working 1,732
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,667
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,379
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N238 FOY is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Daewoo Espero models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 71,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Espero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,856 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N238 FOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Espero typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Daewoo Espero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N238 FOY registered?

N238 FOY is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N238 FOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N238 FOY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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