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R629 RKW

1997 Daewoo Espero

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,922 mi
Last recorded31,922 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 RKW
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2009 31,922 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2008 29,904 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 28,038 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 28,038 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 27,397 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 27,397 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear hand brake cables rusted

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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R629 RKW is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R629 RKW, 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 R629 RKW registered?

R629 RKW is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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