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P509 PLF

1997 Daewoo Espero

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,392 mi
Last recorded96,392 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 PLF
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2007 96,392 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

metal brake pipes from a.b.s.unit corroded

offside outer sill corroded

vehicles underside rusty and weak in areas

Fail 10 Jun 2006 78,124 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 78,124 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 78,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2005 64,501 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 64,501 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P509 PLF is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 P509 PLF, 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 P509 PLF registered?

P509 PLF is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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