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P297 EEG

1996 Daewoo Espero

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

173,311 mi
Last recorded173,311 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Espero71,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 EEG
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 173,311 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 173,310 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2008 68,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 68,855 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 64,075 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 64,075 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 58,967 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 58,963 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

Fail 6 Jan 2006 58,953 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 EEG is a 1996 Daewoo Espero in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1996 Daewoo Espero models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 71,810 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 P297 EEG, 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 30 years old, this Daewoo Espero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P297 EEG is a 1996 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P297 EEG safe to buy?

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