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M228 DLU

1995 Daewoo Espero

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

104,764 mi
Last recorded104,764 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2007
Typical for 1995 Daewoo Espero72,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 DLU
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2007 104,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 94,298 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 94,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front wheel alignment needs adjusting

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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M228 DLU is a 1995 Daewoo Espero in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1995 Daewoo Espero models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 72,889 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 M228 DLU, 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 31 years old, this Daewoo Espero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M228 DLU registered?

M228 DLU is a 1995 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 12 June 1995.

Is M228 DLU safe to buy?

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