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R788 XVW

1997 Daewoo Espero

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,474 mi
Last recorded95,474 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 XVW
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 95,474 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

nearside rear coil spring poor condition - corrosion

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 88,682 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 88,682 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 78,135 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 78,135 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 67,459 miles

front and rear fog lights follow wrong sequence

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front wipers deteriorating

Pass 14 Sep 2006 62,600 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 62,600 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all shock absoroers getting soft both front headlight dip beams go out when putting mainbeams on

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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R788 XVW is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R788 XVW, 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 R788 XVW registered?

R788 XVW is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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