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R856 TLX

1997 Daewoo Espero

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,337 mi
Last recorded56,337 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 TLX
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2007 56,337 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 56,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 53,440 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 53,440 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

nearside front tyre puntured

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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R856 TLX 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 R856 TLX, 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 R856 TLX registered?

R856 TLX is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R856 TLX safe to buy?

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