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P438 OPU

1997 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,764 mi
Last recorded70,764 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 OPU
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 70,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside indicater lense cracked

petrol pipes to underside of car corroded

rear number plate cracked at screw fixing

Fail 16 Oct 2007 70,762 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front indicter lense cracked

petrol pipes to underside of car corroded

rear number plate cracked

Fail 8 Oct 2007 70,755 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front indicter lense cracked

petrol pipes to underside of car corroded

rear number plate cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2006 66,759 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 9 Oct 2006 66,754 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 65,232 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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P438 OPU is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Green 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 P438 OPU, 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 P438 OPU registered?

P438 OPU is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P438 OPU safe to buy?

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