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N126 HVW

1996 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,069 mi
Last recorded75,069 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 HVW
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 75,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 74,723 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has bolt in tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 74,723 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has bolt in tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,328 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 74,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,612 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside and outerside inner rear chassis slightly corrided,

nearside front outer door sill slightly corrided,

offside rear door sill slightly corrided,

Pass 8 Aug 2013 72,514 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,482 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 69,815 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 68,010 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 68,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 66,074 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 64,252 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 64,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 62,088 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 59,289 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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N126 HVW is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N126 HVW, 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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N126 HVW is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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