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N252 AEW

1996 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,688 mi
Last recorded111,688 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN252 AEW
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 111,688 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded near sill (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 111,651 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded near sill (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 102,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 102,118 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 95,527 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 95,527 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 95,040 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 94,674 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2012 94,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 93,764 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 92,673 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 91,342 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 89,361 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 89,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Accessories drive belt very deteriated.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 87,873 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 87,873 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 85,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 85,212 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N252 AEW is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N252 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 N252 AEW registered?

N252 AEW is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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