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P838 SYS

1996 Daewoo Espero

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,080 mi
Last recorded78,080 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 SYS
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 78,080 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 78,080 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 72,752 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 72,752 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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P838 SYS is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P838 SYS, 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 P838 SYS registered?

P838 SYS is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is P838 SYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P838 SYS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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