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P418 MAB

1996 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,882 mi
Last recorded30,882 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 MAB
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 30,882 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 29,033 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 28,294 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED>

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 28,274 miles

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

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

FUEL PIPES CORRODED>

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 27,347 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,003 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,999 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,282 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 20,776 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

baffles rattling in rear exhaust silencer

Fail 13 Sep 2007 20,776 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

baffles rattling in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,617 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 18,575 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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P418 MAB is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P418 MAB, 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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P418 MAB is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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