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R955 DPN

1997 Daewoo Espero

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,623 mi
Last recorded63,623 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 DPN
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,623 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

airbag fault lamp on

nearside rear tyre perishing

surface corrosion to nearside and offside rear lower sills

Fail 7 Sep 2012 63,623 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

airbag fault lamp on

nearside rear tyre perishing

surface corrosion to nearside and offside rear lower sills

Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,175 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 55,694 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 48,969 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 43,356 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 38,269 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,302 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 32,302 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R955 DPN is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R955 DPN, 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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R955 DPN is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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