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N885 XEG

1996 Daewoo Espero

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

100,638 mi
Last recorded100,638 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN885 XEG
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2009 100,638 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 100,638 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 94,877 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 94,877 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 89,538 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 89,538 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 84,201 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 84,201 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Oct 2005 84,201 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) 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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N885 XEG is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N885 XEG, 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 N885 XEG registered?

N885 XEG is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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