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R814 TLP

1997 Daewoo Espero

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,066 mi
Last recorded66,066 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 TLP
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 66,066 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 66,066 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 61,841 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 61,841 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 56,113 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 50,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 50,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R814 TLP is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R814 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 R814 TLP registered?

R814 TLP is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R814 TLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R814 TLP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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