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P603 OLH

1997 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,353 mi
Last recorded66,353 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 OLH
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 66,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 May 2009 66,343 miles

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)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2008 63,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 63,398 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 61,595 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

f/no plate cracked

n/s/rear tyre parishing

Pass 28 Apr 2007 61,595 miles

f/no plate cracked

n/s/rear tyre parishing

Pass 22 Apr 2006 57,582 miles

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

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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P603 OLH is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P603 OLH, 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 P603 OLH registered?

P603 OLH is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P603 OLH safe to buy?

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