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P455 HVM

1997 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,512 mi
Last recorded121,512 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 HVM
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 121,512 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

engine tray insecure under vehicle

offside front indicator outer cover damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2007 121,486 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

engine tray insecure under vehicle

offside front indicator outer cover damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2006 110,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 103,495 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P455 HVM is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P455 HVM, 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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P455 HVM is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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