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M15 MDS

1997 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,179 mi
Last recorded47,179 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 MDS
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 47,179 miles

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

bonnet holder clip missing

borh front track rod ends have developed play

front exhaust flexi blowing

fuel line corroded

nearside rear tyre offshape

offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

rocker cover gasket leaking

Fail 13 Jun 2008 47,179 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet holder clip missing

borh front track rod ends have developed play

front exhaust flexi blowing

fuel line corroded

nearside rear tyre offshape

offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2007 43,624 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 43,601 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 40,489 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 40,489 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Front number plate damaged but still secure

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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M15 MDS is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Daewoo Espero models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 67,818 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 M15 MDS, 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 29 years old, this Daewoo Espero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M15 MDS registered?

M15 MDS is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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