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R205 TBY

1998 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

146,830 mi
Last recorded146,830 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Espero65,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 TBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2007 146,830 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 146,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 138,006 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 138,006 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2005 137,831 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear 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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R205 TBY is a 1998 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 R205 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 R205 TBY registered?

R205 TBY is a 1998 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R205 TBY safe to buy?

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