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P756 OLC

1997 Daewoo Espero

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,502 mi
Last recorded79,502 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP756 OLC
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 79,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper offside mirror damage

Fail 17 May 2011 79,501 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper offside mirror damage

Pass 27 Apr 2010 113,219 miles

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror case broken

offside front bumper damaged

offside front fog lamp broken

Fail 27 Apr 2010 113,219 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 62,664 miles

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

brake pipes rusty

windscreen scratched

Fail 15 May 2009 62,664 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

brake pipes rusty

windscreen scratched

Pass 7 May 2008 59,929 miles

both rear brake pipes rusty.

engine leaking oil.

front number plate in poor condition.

nail in o/s/r tyre tread.

o/s wiper spindle worn.

rear seat back loose.

Fail 7 May 2008 59,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both rear brake pipes rusty.

engine leaking oil.

front number plate in poor condition.

nail in o/s/r tyre tread.

o/s wiper spindle worn.

rear seat back loose.

Pass 5 May 2007 57,984 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 57,984 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2006 55,968 miles

Bulkhead flexes when steering rocked,no sign of damage or corrosion

Front number plate cracked

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

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2006 55,968 miles

Bulkhead flexes when steering rocked,no sign of damage or corrosion

Front number plate cracked

oil leak

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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P756 OLC is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P756 OLC, 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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P756 OLC is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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