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N412 FHJ

1996 Daewoo Espero

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

86,642 mi
Last recorded86,642 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN412 FHJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2007 86,642 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Both front strut top mounts deteriorating.

Bulkhead flexing when steering rocked.

Corrosion getting bad on both sills.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Screws in offside front and offside rear tyres.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 83,366 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 83,331 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 80,797 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 80,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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N412 FHJ is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N412 FHJ, 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 N412 FHJ registered?

N412 FHJ is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N412 FHJ safe to buy?

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