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R389 FVA

1998 Daewoo Espero

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,219 mi
Last recorded78,219 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Espero65,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 FVA
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2007 78,219 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

n/s/rear lamp lense cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2006 75,891 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 75,891 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2005 74,492 miles

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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R389 FVA is a 1998 Daewoo Espero in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R389 FVA, 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 R389 FVA registered?

R389 FVA is a 1998 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R389 FVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R389 FVA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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