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P518 DVE

1997 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,604 mi
Last recorded77,604 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 DVE
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 77,604 miles

fuel pipes corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front inner wings corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2012 77,604 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front inner wings corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

front brake discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2010 71,596 miles

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

both rear inner sills corroded

corrosion to the floor pan

fuel pipes corroded

offside inner wing corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2010 71,596 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both rear inner sills corroded

corrosion to the floor pan

fuel pipes corroded

offside inner wing corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 64,010 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 64,004 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 57,096 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 57,088 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P518 DVE is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P518 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 P518 DVE registered?

P518 DVE is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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