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R889 YNH

1997 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

91,573 mi
Last recorded91,573 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 YNH
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2010 91,573 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 89,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front crossmember has damage but not affecting steering or brakes

Pass 12 Aug 2009 83,031 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 82,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 74,653 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 74,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 67,714 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 67,650 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both sills slighly corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2006 63,971 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 63,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 59,651 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 59,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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R889 YNH is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 R889 YNH, 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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R889 YNH is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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