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R71 FJE

1997 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

142,761 mi
Last recorded142,761 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 FJE
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 142,761 miles

Airbag warning light on

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 142,755 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Airbag warning light on

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 137,361 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 137,360 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery operation weak

Fail 12 May 2008 137,351 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

distributor bolt insecure

offside wheel is a steel wheel whereas the rest are alloy wheels

Pass 29 Sep 2006 137,347 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 137,347 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 137,347 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

battery operation very weak

oil leak

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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R71 FJE is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 R71 FJE, 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 R71 FJE registered?

R71 FJE is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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