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P257 OVF

1996 Daewoo Espero

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,820 mi
Last recorded67,820 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 OVF
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2007 67,820 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 67,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 61,580 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 61,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f abs sensor rubbing on drive shaft

Pass 29 Sep 2005 55,514 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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P257 OVF is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P257 OVF, 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 P257 OVF registered?

P257 OVF is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P257 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P257 OVF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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