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R996 DPN

1997 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

81,555 mi
Last recorded81,555 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 DPN
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2013 81,555 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 79,477 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 79,477 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 77,752 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 77,752 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 76,330 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 76,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 74,471 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 74,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 72,336 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 72,290 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 70,580 miles

near-side front ABS sensor fouling ABS ring.

off-side rear outer sill may soon require attention.

Fail 29 Nov 2007 70,567 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe kinked (3.6.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near-side front ABS sensor fouling ABS ring.

off-side rear outer sill may soon require attention.

Fail 29 Nov 2006 68,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake bracket may require attention soon

Pass 29 Nov 2006 68,998 miles

handbrake bracket may require attention soon

Pass 22 Nov 2005 65,621 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 65,621 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R996 DPN is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 R996 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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R996 DPN is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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