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N242 AEW

1996 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

127,654 mi
Last recorded127,654 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 AEW
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 127,654 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 121,248 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 121,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside and nearside front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 115,544 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2008 115,544 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2008 115,040 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2006 108,497 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 108,393 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 108,315 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside rear tyre perished

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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N242 AEW is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N242 AEW, 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.

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What year was N242 AEW registered?

N242 AEW is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 18 June 1996.

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