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R246 WKE

1997 Daewoo Espero

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,185 mi
Last recorded46,185 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 WKE
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,185 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 46,185 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 42,874 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 42,874 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R246 WKE is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Daewoo Espero models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 67,818 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 R246 WKE, 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 29 years old, this Daewoo Espero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R246 WKE registered?

R246 WKE is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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