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R957 DPN

1997 Daewoo Espero

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,430 mi
Last recorded76,430 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 DPN
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 76,430 miles

front lamp pattern just visable

n/s track rod end,jacket in poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2013 76,430 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front lamp pattern just visable

n/s track rod end,jacket in poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 74,483 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,909 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 68,548 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

both outter sills have slight corrosion

front to rear fuel and brake lines slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2009 65,161 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both outer sills have slight corrosion

front to rear brake and fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2008 61,228 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2007 56,543 miles

front to rear fuel and brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2006 50,925 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 47,029 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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R957 DPN is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R957 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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What year was R957 DPN registered?

R957 DPN is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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