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R281 TBY

1998 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,219 mi
Last recorded97,219 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Espero65,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 TBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 97,219 miles

Coolant leak

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

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 10 Nov 2009 97,219 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

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

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2008 87,598 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both outer sills corroding

rear exhust nocking

Fail 14 Oct 2008 87,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both outer sills corroding

rear exhust nocking

Pass 15 Nov 2007 83,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 83,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 77,878 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 77,878 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 69,861 miles

1 all four road wheels tyres wearing on inner edge,s.2 cuts in near side front tyre 3 nail in near side rear side tyre.3 off side front spot light not working.

Fail 14 Nov 2005 69,715 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

1, small chip in A zone. 2, front suspension soft. 3, fron brake inbalance high.

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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R281 TBY is a 1998 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R281 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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R281 TBY is a 1998 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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