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N417 DTJ

1996 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,154 mi
Last recorded134,154 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN417 DTJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2008 134,154 miles

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

corrosion to outter sills

Pass 11 Apr 2007 128,610 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 128,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

surface corrosion to offside sill

Pass 10 Apr 2006 123,694 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 123,694 miles

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

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

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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N417 DTJ is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N417 DTJ, 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 N417 DTJ registered?

N417 DTJ is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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