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P829 HCM

1996 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,767 mi
Last recorded109,767 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 HCM
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 109,767 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills

Fail 20 Jul 2010 109,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 29 Jul 2009 108,942 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2009 108,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2008 103,710 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 11 Jul 2008 103,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2007 99,048 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 98,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 95,646 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 95,646 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 92,252 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 92,252 miles

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

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

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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P829 HCM is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P829 HCM, 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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P829 HCM is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 7 October 1996.

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