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P631 RHV

1996 Daewoo Espero

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,402 mi
Last recorded66,402 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP631 RHV
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 66,402 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 66,026 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

headlamp pattern poor

o/s front to rear steelbrake pipe in very poor condition

rear steelbrake pipes in poor

rear tyres poor condition

Fail 29 Oct 2010 65,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

corrosion forming on both rear brake pipes

front no.plate damaged

parking brake lever travel near limit

Pass 29 Oct 2010 65,495 miles

corrosion forming on both rear brake pipes

front no.plate damaged

parking brake lever travel near limit

Pass 2 Oct 2009 64,480 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 64,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

damage to front number plate

dampness on steering rack

rust forming on o/s outer sill

rust forming on underside of vehicle

slight damage to o/s door mirror

Pass 8 Aug 2008 62,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 62,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 55,780 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 51,840 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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P631 RHV is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P631 RHV, 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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P631 RHV is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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