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R748 TLP

1997 Daewoo Espero

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,665 mi
Last recorded50,665 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 TLP
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2007 50,665 miles

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

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

front subframe rusty

fuel pipes, filter and tank straps rusty

outer side sills rusty

slight play both rear hub bearings

suspect fuel weep from fuel pipe

suspect wiper linkage worn

under body getting rusty in places

Fail 23 Nov 2007 50,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

front subframe rusty

fuel pipes, filter and tank straps rusty

outer side sills rusty

slight play both rear hub bearings

suspect fuel weep from fuel pipe

suspect wiper linkage worn

under body getting rusty in places

Pass 20 Nov 2006 43,571 miles

Fuel lines corroded.

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

floor sections slightly corroded.

outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2006 43,571 miles

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

Floor sections slighly corroded.

Fuel lines corroded.

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

Outer sills slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2005 31,523 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

exhaust down pipe braided flexi joint spliting

fuel pipes and filter getting rusty

power steering pipes getting rusty

slight engine 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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R748 TLP is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R748 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 R748 TLP registered?

R748 TLP is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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