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P605 OLO

1997 Daewoo Espero

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,697 mi
Last recorded73,697 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 OLO
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 73,697 miles

both sills have alot of surface corrosion ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes

o/s/f tyre is slightly worn on the edge

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

various brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 72,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sills have been heavily tared over

various slight corrosion to underbody

Fail 21 May 2012 70,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

various slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 26 May 2011 69,152 miles

Oil leak

corrosion various parts of underbody and components some may go through with heavier tool ok at time of test with corrosion assesment tool

deterioration some bushes suspension etc

front registration plate surround is broken

fuel pipes badly corroded

some damage to bodywork

Fail 23 May 2011 69,140 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

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

corrosion various parts of underbody and components some may go through with heavier tool ok at time of test with corrosion assesment tool

deterioration some bushes suspension etc

front registration plate surround is broken

fuel pipes badly corroded

some damage to bodywork

Pass 21 Jun 2010 66,827 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 66,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 63,031 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 62,906 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 57,338 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 57,255 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 52,886 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 48,689 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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P605 OLO is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P605 OLO, 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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P605 OLO is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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