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N656 OYX

1996 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

42,775 mi
Last recorded42,775 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 OYX
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 42,775 miles

Nearside Front door handle damaged. can be opened

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security side sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 42,775 miles

Nearside Front door handle damaged. can be opened

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security side sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 42,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 42,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 42,348 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 43,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 42,080 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 42,080 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 41,612 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 41,044 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 41,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 40,474 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 40,642 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 39,778 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 39,748 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 39,265 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 38,270 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 38,270 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 37,366 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 36,216 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 34,752 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,453 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,243 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,005 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 29,361 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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N656 OYX is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N656 OYX, 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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N656 OYX is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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