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R155 TBY

1998 Daewoo Espero

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,022 mi
Last recorded57,022 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Espero65,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 TBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 57,022 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

oil low, top up 1 litre.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 49,758 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 49,758 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,149 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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R155 TBY is a 1998 Daewoo Espero in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Daewoo Espero models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 65,817 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 R155 TBY, 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 28 years old, this Daewoo Espero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R155 TBY registered?

R155 TBY is a 1998 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R155 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 TBY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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