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P524 TAV

1997 Daewoo Espero

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

499,103 mi
Last recorded499,103 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 TAV
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2007 499,103 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2006 136,912 miles

battery inscure

condition of vehicle

corrosion to off side front brake pipe

front number plate cracked

general corrosion under vehicle

rear brakes out of balance boarderline

Fail 14 Jan 2006 136,588 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

condition of front no plate

corrosion under vehicle

oil leak

slight interaction on boot mounted rear lights

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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P524 TAV is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P524 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P524 TAV registered?

P524 TAV is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P524 TAV safe to buy?

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