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P603 TAV

1997 Daewoo Espero

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,919 mi
Last recorded83,919 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 TAV
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 83,919 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 83,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 83,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 80,287 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 77,100 miles

Beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 76,803 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 76,342 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s front bearing has slight noise

Pass 17 Oct 2013 75,857 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 75,411 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 74,932 miles

fuel pipes very rusty

rear coil springs different thickness

Fail 12 Oct 2011 74,919 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pipes very rusty

rear coil springs different thickness

Pass 4 Oct 2010 74,366 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 73,973 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 TAV is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P603 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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P603 TAV is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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