MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,769 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
cambelt cover missing
nearside wheel arch cover insecure
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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