MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,393 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
front number plate deteriorating
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
front number plate deteriorating
Battery insecure
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Number Plate Starting To Deteriorate
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Perish On Side Walls
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Battery insecure
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Number Plate Starting To Deteriorate
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Perish On Side Walls
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Daewoo Espero?
Based on 33,466 MOT tests across 8,422 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P508 XEL is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P508 XEL, 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 P508 XEL registered?
P508 XEL is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 12 August 1996.
Is P508 XEL safe to buy?
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