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P496 DVE

1997 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,466 mi
Last recorded110,466 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 DVE
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2011 110,466 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 108,644 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 102,656 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 97,522 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 88,510 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 83,246 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 79,389 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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P496 DVE is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P496 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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What year was P496 DVE registered?

P496 DVE is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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