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R799 KUA

1997 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,222 mi
Last recorded71,222 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 KUA
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 71,222 miles

Front number plate cracked but readable.

N/side rear brake pipe rusted.

N/side rear tyre sidewall srubbed.

Outer sills corroding.

Fail 15 Apr 2010 71,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front number plate cracked but readable.

N/side rear brake pipe rusted.

N/side rear tyre sidewall srubbed.

Outer sills corroding.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 70,368 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 70,361 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes corroded n/s rear tyre is showing signs of wall cracking n/s o/s outer sills showing corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2008 69,139 miles

fuel pipes corroded

n\s rear tyre sidewall worn

Fail 16 Apr 2008 69,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

n\s rear tyre sidewall worn

Pass 27 Apr 2007 68,423 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 68,423 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

air con pulley noisey

fan belt cracked

leak from radiator

n\s\front tyre on edge worn

Pass 21 Apr 2006 67,157 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 67,157 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R799 KUA is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R799 KUA, 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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R799 KUA is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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