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P448 RYK

1996 Daewoo Espero

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,681 mi
Last recorded95,681 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 RYK
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 95,681 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls

wiper arm bushes have slight movement

Pass 19 Oct 2007 93,877 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2007 93,877 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2006 92,765 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2006 92,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2005 90,364 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 90,364 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

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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P448 RYK is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P448 RYK, 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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P448 RYK is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 4 November 1996.

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