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R185 ALA

1998 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,351 mi
Last recorded57,351 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2006
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Espero65,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 ALA
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2006 57,351 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 49,960 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 49,958 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R185 ALA is a 1998 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R185 ALA, 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 R185 ALA registered?

R185 ALA is a 1998 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R185 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 ALA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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