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N493 SFX

1996 Daewoo Espero

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,769 mi
Last recorded58,769 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 SFX
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 58,769 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 58,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 58,372 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 57,900 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 57,900 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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 57,237 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 56,616 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 55,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

advise on clicking/clunking noise from lower steering column area

advise on offside rear inner indicator bulb not working, outer indicator ok

both front tyres on 2 1/2mm

offside centre outer body sill slightly slightly corrosion

offside door mirror outer cover missing

offside front seat belt fraying slightly

offside front shock absorber top rubber mounting deteriorating

oil leaks underneath

power steering belt worn

surface rust on metal fuel pipes underneath

timing belt cover missing

Fail 11 Jul 2011 55,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

advise on clicking/clunking noise from lower steering column area

advise on offside rear inner indicator bulb not working, outer indicator ok

both front tyres on 2 1/2mm

offside centre outer body sill slightly slightly corrosion

offside door mirror outer cover missing

offside front seat belt fraying slightly

offside front shock absorber top rubber mounting deteriorating

oil leaks underneath

power steering belt worn

surface rust on metal fuel pipes underneath

timing belt cover missing

Pass 30 Dec 2010 55,486 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both headlamps dull

clicking noise from steering column area

engine timing belt cover missing

offside door mirror unit back cover missing

offside front upper shock absorber top mounting deteriorating

offside fuel metal pipes rusted

slight fraying on offside front seat belt

Fail 21 Dec 2010 55,486 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both headlamps dull

clicking noise from steering column area

engine timing belt cover missing

offside door mirror unit back cover missing

offside front upper shock absorber top mounting deteriorating

offside fuel metal pipes rusted

slight fraying on offside front seat belt

Pass 21 Dec 2009 54,749 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Driver and front passenger seats have slight movement in backrest, bas eof seat secure in situ.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate has slight damage, can still be clearly read.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and offside fuel/brake pipes running under the length of the vehicle are corroded, no visible seepage or leaks.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

When steering is rocked on hard standing floor there is visible fleibility in bulkhead, no visible cracks, corrosion, damage or loose components. Brake servo obstructing full inspection.

Pass 20 Dec 2008 53,911 miles

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

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

both front suspension coil springs rusted

centre exhaust sections slightly rusted

clicking noisy on inside lower steering column area when turning

metal fuel pipes underneath offside corroded

offside door mirror outer cover missing

offside front shock absorber top mounting rubber slightly deteriorated

oil leaks underneath

slight brake grab on offside rear wheel

strong advise on offside rear tyre cracking

timing belt cover missing

Pass 21 Dec 2007 53,255 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 52,545 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

cambelt cover missing

nearside wheel arch cover insecure

Fail 21 Dec 2006 52,545 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

cambelt cover missing

nearside wheel arch cover insecure

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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N493 SFX is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N493 SFX, 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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N493 SFX is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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