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R170 TLC

1998 Daewoo Espero

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,955 mi
Last recorded68,955 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Espero65,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 TLC
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 68,955 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 68,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2007 60,831 miles

fuel pipes underbody corroded

steel brake pipe front to rear corroded

Pass 15 May 2006 52,526 miles

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

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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R170 TLC 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 R170 TLC, 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 R170 TLC registered?

R170 TLC is a 1998 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R170 TLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R170 TLC 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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