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N968 XEG

1996 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

65,229 mi
Last recorded65,229 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN968 XEG
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2008 65,229 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 61,420 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 61,397 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 57,491 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 57,491 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 57,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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N968 XEG is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N968 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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What year was N968 XEG registered?

N968 XEG is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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