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R608 VVW

1997 Daewoo Espero

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,607 mi
Last recorded87,607 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 VVW
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 87,607 miles

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 20 Nov 2010 87,538 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 79,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2009 79,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2008 68,584 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2007 59,351 miles

Both front tyres inner and outer eges worn (See Healthcheck)

Exhaust has corrosion (General)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2006 49,347 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R608 VVW is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R608 VVW, 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 R608 VVW registered?

R608 VVW is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R608 VVW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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