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P491 LLA

1996 Daewoo Espero

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,267 mi
Last recorded76,267 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 LLA
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 76,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2008 76,267 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 76,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 73,655 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 73,652 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Centre Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side front hub loose

Pass 9 Jan 2006 70,543 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 70,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P491 LLA is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 P491 LLA, 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 P491 LLA registered?

P491 LLA is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P491 LLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P491 LLA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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