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N542 YEG

1996 Daewoo Espero

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,224 mi
Last recorded80,224 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN542 YEG
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2011 80,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 77,978 miles

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

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

Slight movement in rack mountings

Fail 28 May 2010 77,935 miles

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

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

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

Slight movement in steering rack mountings.

Pass 8 May 2009 74,237 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 74,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2008 66,126 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2008 66,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 59,880 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 47,578 miles

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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N542 YEG is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N542 YEG, 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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N542 YEG is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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