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R770 TLP

1997 Daewoo Espero

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,679 mi
Last recorded71,679 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 TLP
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2006 71,679 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fuel pipes corroding

Fail 8 Nov 2006 71,651 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fuel pipes corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2005 69,087 miles

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroding

nearside rear hub bearing slight play

offside rear hub bearing slight play

oil leaks

outer sills corroding

rear number plate damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2005 69,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake piupes corroding

fuel pipes corroding

nearside rear hub slight play

offside rear hub slight play

oil leaks

outer sills corroding

rear number plate damaged

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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R770 TLP is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R770 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 R770 TLP registered?

R770 TLP is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R770 TLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R770 TLP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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