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R733 VVW

1997 Daewoo Espero

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

104,011 mi
Last recorded104,011 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 VVW
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 104,011 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Brake pipes corroded

Coolant leak

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 103,942 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes corroded

Coolant leak

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

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)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2008 99,574 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside and Nearside front suspension top mounts perished/splitting

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

Slight play front hub/steering area

Fail 18 Jun 2008 99,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipes corroded

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Slight play front hub/steering area

Pass 20 Jun 2007 93,123 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 93,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 86,313 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 86,313 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 16 Jun 2006 86,290 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fuel pipes corroded

oil filter damaged/leaking

oil leak

rear number plate damaged not effecting security or legerbilaty

top engine breather hose split

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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R733 VVW is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 R733 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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R733 VVW is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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