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P855 BJE

1996 Daewoo Espero

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

130,286 mi
Last recorded130,286 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 BJE
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2008 130,286 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroding

o/s and n/s sills in very poor condition

oil leak over exhaust manifold

slight corrosion on various metal brake pipes

slight imbalance on rear brake application

water leak

Pass 8 Dec 2006 123,633 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 123,633 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 113,360 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 113,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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P855 BJE is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P855 BJE, 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 P855 BJE registered?

P855 BJE is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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