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R860 DCG

1997 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,267 mi
Last recorded86,267 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 DCG
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2017 86,267 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2016 85,805 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake slighty binding

Pass 11 Feb 2015 84,230 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 81,631 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

general body under body corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2013 78,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 75,199 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 71,585 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 67,050 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 61,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 56,979 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 50,536 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 44,584 miles

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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R860 DCG is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R860 DCG, 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 R860 DCG registered?

R860 DCG is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R860 DCG safe to buy?

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