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P638 OLH

1997 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,784 mi
Last recorded60,784 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 OLH
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 60,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,792 miles

minor play in offside track rod end

Pass 10 Jul 2012 49,923 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 49,771 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 43,793 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 43,793 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,012 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,189 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 32,101 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,213 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 21,347 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 15,643 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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P638 OLH is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P638 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 P638 OLH registered?

P638 OLH is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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