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P291 BTV

1996 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,471 mi
Last recorded157,471 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 BTV
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2007 157,471 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 157,471 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 140,030 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 140,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2005 126,448 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 126,448 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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P291 BTV 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 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 P291 BTV, 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 P291 BTV registered?

P291 BTV is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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