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P514 TAV

1997 Daewoo Espero

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP514 TAV
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2007

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perished in tread area & sidewalls

surface corrosion in n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes

surface corrosion in n/s & o/s outer sills

Pass 27 Oct 2007 62,361 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perished in tread area & sidewalls

surface corrosion in n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes

surface corrosion in n/s & o/s outer sills

Pass 20 Oct 2006 56,479 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 49,364 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2005 49,347 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P514 TAV is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P514 TAV, 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 P514 TAV registered?

P514 TAV is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 11 July 1997.

Is P514 TAV safe to buy?

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