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N896 XEG

1996 Daewoo Espero

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,355 mi
Last recorded69,355 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 XEG
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 69,355 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all suspensian mounts areas a corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s o/s center door pillar crroded

n/s o/s inner and outer sills corroded

n/s wiper split

rear axle corroded

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2010 69,355 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all suspensian mounts areas a corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s o/s center door pillar crroded

n/s o/s inner and outer sills corroded

n/s wiper split

rear axle corroded

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 64,855 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise surface corrosian

Fail 16 Mar 2009 64,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise surface corrosian

Pass 8 Apr 2008 58,134 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear brake flexi metal furrells corroded

near side wiper split but clearing ok

Fail 7 Apr 2008 58,134 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear brake flexi metal furrells corroded

near side wiper split but clearing ok

Pass 11 Apr 2007 51,308 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 51,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 44,475 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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N896 XEG is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Silver 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 N896 XEG, 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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N896 XEG is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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