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R597 TLP

1997 Daewoo Espero

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

57,347 mi
Last recorded57,347 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 TLP
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/f door cent locking inop.fuel pipes badly corroded,front b/pipes quite rusty,chassis& sills corroding front no plate poor cond,

Fail 17 Sep 2008 57,347 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 57,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise fuel pipes all corrored

Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,968 miles

FUEL PIPES VERY RUSTY,F/NO PLATE POOR COND,SILLS CORRODED& THIN,

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 56,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 54,753 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 54,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 51,212 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 51,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight leak from power steering area

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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R597 TLP is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R597 TLP, 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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R597 TLP is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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