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R818 KUA

1997 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,482 mi
Last recorded121,482 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 KUA
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2008 121,482 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 111,856 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 111,856 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 103,116 miles

Advise Oil Leak

Rust on Brake Pipes in Bonnet Area

Rust on Brake Pipes, Front and Rear

Rust on Cross member

Rust on Inner and Outer Sills, Ok at Time of M.O.T

Slight Bind Drivers side Front Wheel

Slight Leak on Power Steering Pipe

Slight Leak on Power Steering Rack

Fail 4 Sep 2006 103,116 miles

Advise Oil Leak

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rust on Brake Pipes in Bonnet Area

Rust on Brake Pipes, Front and Rear

Rust on Cross member

Rust on Inner and Outer Sills, Ok at Time of M.O.T

Slight Bind Drivers side Front Wheel

Slight Leak on Power Steering Pipe

Slight Leak on Power Steering Rack

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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R818 KUA is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R818 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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What year was R818 KUA registered?

R818 KUA is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R818 KUA safe to buy?

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