MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,675 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
fuel pipe slightly corroded
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
fuel pipe slightly corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
front brake discs worn..
front to rear fuel pipes corroded.
n/s/f tyre worn inside edge..
o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded.
oil leaks..
rear axle bushes worn.
rear exhaust clamp corroded..
How Reliable is the Daewoo Espero?
Based on 33,466 MOT tests across 8,422 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R862 DCG is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R862 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 R862 DCG registered?
R862 DCG is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R862 DCG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R862 DCG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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