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P255 OLA

1997 Daewoo Espero

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,695 mi
Last recorded51,695 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Espero67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 OLA
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

sills and rear wheel arches corroding

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,976 miles

Oil leak

rear wheel arches and outer sills corroding not holed

Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,922 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front chassis corroding not holed

Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,488 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 47,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILLS HAVE COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES AND OUTER SILLS

Pass 1 Apr 2009 47,537 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILLS HAVE COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT.

SLIGHT CORROSION TO OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES AND OUTER SILLS

Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,482 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 44,937 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2006 42,578 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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P255 OLA is a 1997 Daewoo Espero in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P255 OLA, 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 P255 OLA registered?

P255 OLA is a 1997 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P255 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P255 OLA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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