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N157 OHB

1996 Daewoo Espero

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,671 mi
Last recorded61,671 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 OHB
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2007 61,671 miles

catalyst lambda reading difficult to achive limits. intermittent fault abs lamp.,..

Fail 9 Mar 2007 61,671 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers seat worn twisted and slightly loose.rear brakes low effort. bulkhead flexing. all metal brake pipes slightly corroded..

n/s/f tyre close to limit. extreme tyre wear front of vehicle.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 56,419 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 56,302 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) 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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N157 OHB is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 N157 OHB, 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 N157 OHB registered?

N157 OHB is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N157 OHB safe to buy?

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