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R987 BTG

1997 Daewoo Espero

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,185 mi
Last recorded102,185 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 BTG
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 102,185 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 101,783 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2006 94,130 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 89,874 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 89,874 miles

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

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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R987 BTG is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R987 BTG, 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 R987 BTG registered?

R987 BTG is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R987 BTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R987 BTG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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