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P774 RVG

1997 Daewoo Espero

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,210 mi
Last recorded47,210 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP774 RVG
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 47,210 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 May 2014 47,162 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 May 2013 44,997 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 May 2013 44,997 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 43,023 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

airbag system warning lamp illuminated on dash indicating fault

Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,911 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,395 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2009 42,393 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 41,669 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 40,529 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2006 39,602 miles

BOTH rear tyre damaged sidewalls

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

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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P774 RVG is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P774 RVG, 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 P774 RVG registered?

P774 RVG is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P774 RVG safe to buy?

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