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P369 DVE

1997 Daewoo Espero

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,942 mi
Last recorded125,942 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP369 DVE
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 125,942 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front of offside chassis brake pipe corroding

nearside and offside outer sills corroding ot rear

nearside front brake disc corroding on outside

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

offside front indicator lens damaged/repaired

wear in windscreen wiper pivots

Fail 2 Jul 2009 125,789 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front of offside chassis brake pipe corroding

nearside and offside outer sills corroding ot rear

nearside front brake disc corroding on outside

offside front indicator lens damaged/repaired

wear in windscreen wiper pivots

Pass 7 Jul 2008 118,736 miles

Both headlamps poor pattern and light output

Both outer sills corroding

Both windscreen wiper arms linkages worn and noisy in operation

Front brake discs worn and poor condition

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front indicartor temporary repair

Offside mirror poor security

Fail 4 Jul 2008 118,669 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps poor pattern and light output

Both outer sills corroding

Both windscreen wiper arms linkages worn and noisy in operation

Front brake discs worn and poor condition

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front indicartor temporary repair

Offside mirror poor security

Pass 5 Jul 2007 112,342 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both outer sills corroding

offside front indicator lens damaged/repaired

Fail 3 Jul 2007 112,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both outer sills corroding

offside front indicator lens damaged/repaired

Pass 3 Jul 2006 104,604 miles

Both rear radius arm brake pipes corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear wheel rim has kerb damage and slight distortion

Offside front indicator lens slightly damaged

Wear in windscreen wiper linkage

fuel pipes badly corroded

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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P369 DVE is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 P369 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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P369 DVE is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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