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R742 TLP

1997 Daewoo Espero

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

79,471 mi
Last recorded79,471 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 TLP
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2006 79,471 miles

As before see test no 303098076404

Fail 5 Oct 2006 79,471 miles

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

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)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f wheel trim missing. †various oil leaks. †difficult to open bonnet. †outer sills corroded.

surface corrosion to various brake pipes. †front brake discs and pads worn low. †n/s/f tyre approaching 2mm. †

Fail 30 Sep 2006 79,443 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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R742 TLP is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R742 TLP, 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 R742 TLP registered?

R742 TLP is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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