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P526 PLF

1997 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

47,958 mi
Last recorded47,958 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP526 PLF
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 47,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside and Offside rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode !!

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed !!

Pass 26 Jun 2025 47,583 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 47,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 47,165 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 47,165 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 46,695 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 46,695 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 46,300 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 45,912 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 45,713 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 45,713 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 44,740 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 43,579 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 43,579 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 42,860 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 42,060 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 41,160 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,085 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,133 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 39,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,247 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,484 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 35,222 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 32,817 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 32,817 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,749 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,491 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 26,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,679 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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P526 PLF is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 P526 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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P526 PLF is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P526 PLF shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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