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P618 TAV

1997 Daewoo Espero

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,919 mi
Last recorded120,919 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 TAV
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 120,919 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 120,919 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front to rear brake pipe not clipped and supported very well. advise rectification

sill panels corroded

Pass 18 May 2009 115,846 miles

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

chip in windscreen lower of os

outer sills getting weak

small exhaust blow manifold area

Fail 5 May 2009 115,826 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside 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)

chip in windscreen lower of os

outer sills getting weak

small exhaust blow manifold area

Pass 31 Mar 2008 103,856 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 92,714 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 92,714 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 83,655 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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P618 TAV is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Red 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 P618 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 P618 TAV registered?

P618 TAV is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 11 July 1997.

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