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P281 OLO

1997 Daewoo Espero

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

760,009 mi
Last recorded760,009 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 OLO
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 760,009 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 74,929 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 74,928 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 71,220 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 71,216 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P281 OLO is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P281 OLO, 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 P281 OLO registered?

P281 OLO is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P281 OLO safe to buy?

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