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P399 MHL

1997 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,387 mi
Last recorded53,387 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 MHL
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 53,387 miles

near side front anti rool bar link rod rubbers badly cracked

near side rear suspension slightly weak

off side outer sill badly rusted/ small hole rear section

oil on rack gaiter

slight rusting 2 brake pipes on near side inner wing engine bay

tapped near side front side light came on

Fail 8 Jul 2009 53,387 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front anti rool bar link rod rubbers badly cracked

near side rear suspension slightly weak

off side outer sill badly rusted/ small hole rear section

oil on rack gaiter

slight rusting 2 brake pipes on near side inner wing engine bay

tapped near side front side light came on

Pass 28 Jul 2008 49,764 miles

near side lower ball joint rubber split

off side front tyre fine cracks to outer side wall and between tread

off side outre sill rusted

Pass 24 Jul 2007 45,320 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 40,555 miles

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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P399 MHL is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P399 MHL, 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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P399 MHL is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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