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N772 XVO

1996 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,332 mi
Last recorded54,332 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN772 XVO
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 54,332 miles

CENTRE/REAR EXHAUST IS DETERIORATED.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

HORN WEAK.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

N/S OUTER SILL CORRODED.

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED.

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2013 54,073 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

CENTRE/REAR EXHAUST IS DETERIORATED.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

HORN WEAK.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

N/S OUTER SILL CORRODED.

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED.

O/S/R OUTER SILL DEFORMED.

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,143 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

N/S OUTER SILL CORRODED/DEFORMED.

N/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/DAMAGED.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED.

O/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2012 49,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

N/S OUTER SILL CORRODED/DEFORMED.

N/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/DAMAGED.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED.

O/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,720 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S OUTER SILL DEFORMED AND CORRODED.

N/S WINDSCREEN WASHER JET PARTIALLY BLOCKED.

N/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/DAMAGED.

O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED.

O/S WINDSCREEN WASHER JET PARTIALLY BLOCKED,

O/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/DAMAGED.

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2011 42,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S OUTER SILL DEFORMED AND CORRODED.

N/S WINDSCREEN WASHER JET PARTIALLY BLOCKED.

N/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/DAMAGED.

O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED.

O/S WINDSCREEN WASHER JET PARTIALLY BLOCKED,

O/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/DAMAGED.

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2010 37,223 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 37,223 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 33,409 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 33,409 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 30,377 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 30,377 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 25,214 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 25,214 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 24,316 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 24,288 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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N772 XVO is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N772 XVO, 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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N772 XVO is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 6 February 1996.

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