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R629 SBY

1997 Daewoo Espero

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,502 mi
Last recorded60,502 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 SBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 60,502 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 60,502 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 56,377 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 56,223 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

assuming the word power on dashboard is the abs warning light

Pass 20 Nov 2009 52,236 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 49,133 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear outer door sills corrodeing

offside front abs sensor damaged

offside rear tyre close to limit and perishing (advise it is replaced)

wiper blades poor and advise they are adjusted on the wiper mechanism wheel boxes

Fail 18 Nov 2008 49,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear outer door sills corrodeing

offside front abs sensor damaged

offside rear tyre close to limit and perishing (advise it is replaced)

wiper blades poor and advise they are adjusted on the wiper mechanism wheel boxes

Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,640 miles

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe corrodeing

offside rear tyre perishing and close to limit

Pass 30 Nov 2006 43,492 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 43,492 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 40,342 miles

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

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

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 SBY is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SBY, 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 SBY registered?

R629 SBY is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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