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R885 FCE

1997 Daewoo Espero

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

53,730 mi
Last recorded53,730 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 FCE
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2007 53,730 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 53,730 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 51,267 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 51,267 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight play steering coloum/abs light on when driven/slight fraying osf seat belt/nsf tyre on limit

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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R885 FCE is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 R885 FCE, 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 R885 FCE registered?

R885 FCE is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is R885 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R885 FCE shows 4 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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