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R766 DCG

1997 Daewoo Espero

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,254 mi
Last recorded126,254 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 DCG
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2006 126,254 miles

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

coolant leaking

cooling fan runs all the time

front wipers are split on edges

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes are badly corroded

sill pannels are rusty

slight oil leak from power steering rack

wiper mechanisam is worn

Fail 13 Jul 2006 126,254 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

coolant leaking

cooling fan runs all the time

front wiper blades are split on edges

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes are badly corroded

sill pannels are rusty

slihgt oil leak from power steering rack

wiper mechanisam is worn

Pass 30 Jun 2005 114,614 miles

1. Ns & Os outer sills corroded †2. Steel Brake Pipes Corroded †3. Steering Rack Is damp †4. Rear Brakes are out of balance †5. Fuel pipes are corroded †6. Some corrosion on floors and inner sills

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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R766 DCG is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R766 DCG, 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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R766 DCG is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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