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P349 OLA

1997 Daewoo Espero

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,908 mi
Last recorded132,908 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 OLA
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 132,908 miles

all brake ferrules corroded

corrosion to sills would go through with heavier tool

various other pipes corroded brake and fuel

Fail 19 Jan 2009 132,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake ferrules corroded

corrosion to sills would go through with heavier tool

various other pipes corroded brake and fuel

Pass 1 Feb 2008 117,585 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2007 102,894 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 102,894 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2006 90,841 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 90,841 miles

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

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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P349 OLA is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P349 OLA, 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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P349 OLA is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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