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R663 JJE

1997 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,781 mi
Last recorded84,781 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 JJE
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 84,781 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake discs worn

both outer sills corroding /covers fitted'rear

fuel pipes corroded

lower engine covers insecure

n/s front tyre cut sidewall cut close to cords

offside body damaged

offside front fog light loose

Fail 10 Jun 2011 84,781 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake discs worn

both outer sills corroding /covers fitted'rear

fuel pipes corroded

lower engine covers insecure

n/s front tyre cut sidewall cut close to cords

offside body damaged

offside front fog light loose

Pass 18 Jun 2010 80,678 miles

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

all rear brake pipes corroded to limits stongly advise replace

bonnet cover insecure

both outer sills corroded adv attn

front brake discs worn advise replace

lower eng cover insecure

offside front fog light insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2010 80,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rear brake pipes corroded to limits stongly advise replace

bonnet cover insecure

both outer sills corroded adv attn

front brake discs worn advise replace

lower eng cover insecure

offside front fog light insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2009 75,692 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

longditudinal pipes corroded

offside front fog light insecure

Fail 10 Jun 2009 75,692 miles

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

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

longditudinal pipes corroded

offside front fog light insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2008 70,641 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 70,597 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 64,154 miles

advise engine breather pipe split to atmosphere

advise front brake discs worn

advise offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2007 64,154 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise engine breather pipe split to atmosphere

advise front brake discs worn

advise offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 May 2006 56,811 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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R663 JJE is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R663 JJE, 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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R663 JJE is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 24 December 1997.

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