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P304 SEW

1997 Daewoo Espero

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,381 mi
Last recorded87,381 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 SEW
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2007 87,381 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 87,380 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 84,218 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 84,218 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 75,845 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 75,829 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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P304 SEW is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P304 SEW, 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 P304 SEW registered?

P304 SEW is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 15 July 1997.

Is P304 SEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P304 SEW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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