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P785 VDD

1996 Daewoo Espero

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

131,882 mi
Last recorded131,882 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP785 VDD
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 131,882 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside and offside door sills starting to corroded ,covers on rear of sills

offside front floor starting to corrode

offside front to rear and offside rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear coil spring mounting areas starting to corrode

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

rear foot brake performance slightly low

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar bush

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 19 May 2009 131,882 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside and offside door sills starting to corroded ,covers on rear of sills

offside front floor starting to corrode

offside front to rear and offside rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear coil spring mounting areas starting to corrode

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

rear foot brake performance slightly low

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar bush

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 21 May 2008 120,641 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside outer door sillsstartingto corrode

suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 May 2008 120,641 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside outer door sillsstartingto corrode

suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Apr 2008 120,639 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside and offside outer door sills starting to corrode

Fail 26 Jun 2007 120,463 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 119,905 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise tracking check both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Feb 2006 106,203 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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P785 VDD is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 P785 VDD, 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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P785 VDD is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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