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M542 DLH

1995 Daewoo Espero

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,544 mi
Last recorded123,544 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Daewoo Espero72,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM542 DLH
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 123,544 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 117,024 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 117,024 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 108,798 miles

stone chip zone b windscreen †n/s and o/s outer sill some corrosion †front brake pipes some corrosion

Fail 14 May 2007 108,796 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s rear tyre on wear limit †stone chip zone b windscreen †n/s and o/s outer sills some corrosion †front brake pipes some corrosion

Pass 24 May 2006 100,031 miles

o/s rear tyre close to limit †both outer sills some corrosion †both front brake pipes some corrosion

Fail 17 May 2006 100,031 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

both outer sills some corrosion †both front brake pipes some corrosion

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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M542 DLH is a 1995 Daewoo Espero in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M542 DLH, 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 M542 DLH registered?

M542 DLH is a 1995 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 18 May 1995.

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