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P454 LLW

1996 Daewoo Espero

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,992 mi
Last recorded58,992 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP454 LLW
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 58,992 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes rusty

fuel pipes rusty

rear view mirror insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2013 57,917 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre's cracking

both rear inner sills rusty

brake and fuel pipes corroded

brake fluid level low

engine and gearbox oil leak's

front brake pad's close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust breaking up inside

Fail 3 Sep 2013 57,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre's cracking

both rear inner sills rusty

brake and fuel pipes corroded

brake fluid level low

engine and gearbox oil leak's

front brake pad's close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust breaking up inside

Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,016 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 56,014 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 53,279 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 53,279 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,504 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 50,504 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,362 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 44,618 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 44,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

spare tyre bold

Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,694 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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P454 LLW is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P454 LLW, 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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P454 LLW is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 2 September 1996.

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