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P839 HCM

1996 Daewoo Espero

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,994 mi
Last recorded114,994 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP839 HCM
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 114,994 miles

both bottom ball joints have slight play

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both front shocker legs slightly corroded

both front top shocker mounts have slight play

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear undersills slightly corroded

centre exhaust section has a slight blow

front sub-frame slightly corroded

handbrake cable mounting require attention soon

offside front floor slightly corroded

oil leak

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2009 114,966 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

both bottom ball joints have slight play

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both front shocker legs slightly corroded

both front top shocker mounts have slight play

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear undersills slightly corroded

centre exhaust section has a slight blow

front sub-frame slightly corroded

handbrake cable mounting require attention soon

offside front floor slightly corroded

oil leak

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2008 114,691 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

repairs heavily undersealed

several corosion spots showing

Fail 24 Nov 2008 114,680 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

several corrosion spots showing

Pass 22 Nov 2007 109,190 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre close to legal limit and wearing on outer edge

several slight exhaust blows from exhaust system

Fail 12 Nov 2007 109,014 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

wipers .recommend renewal

Pass 19 Oct 2006 101,624 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 101,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear 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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P839 HCM is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Silver with a 2,000cc 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 P839 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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P839 HCM is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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