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P554 TAV

1997 Daewoo Espero

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,756 mi
Last recorded124,756 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 TAV
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 124,756 miles

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

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

both sills corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2009 116,637 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 14 Jan 2008 112,355 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 112,352 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 100,961 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 100,961 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 90,996 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 90,996 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

OSF bottom ball joint boot split

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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P554 TAV is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P554 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 P554 TAV registered?

P554 TAV is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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