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P297 DVE

1997 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,264 mi
Last recorded77,264 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 DVE
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 77,264 miles

slight wear o/s track rod end and slight corrosion to all four brake pipes to wheels adv ise to be changed before they get excessivly coroded

Fail 10 Feb 2009 77,264 miles

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

slight wear o/s track rod end and slight corrosion to all four brake pipes to wheels adv ise to be changed before they get excessivly coroded

Pass 14 Aug 2007 67,452 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 65,753 miles

Nearside Front 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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P297 DVE is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P297 DVE, 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 P297 DVE registered?

P297 DVE is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P297 DVE safe to buy?

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