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R232 TBY

1998 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,760 mi
Last recorded80,760 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2006
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Espero65,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 TBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2006 80,760 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 80,760 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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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R232 TBY is a 1998 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R232 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 R232 TBY registered?

R232 TBY is a 1998 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R232 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R232 TBY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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