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R305 TBY

1998 Daewoo Espero

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,854 mi
Last recorded70,854 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Espero65,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 TBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelEspero
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 70,854 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes change asap (3.6.B.2c)

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

both sills

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2017 70,854 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x 2 (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner w/arch (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes change asap (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

h/lamp image poor

o/s/r parking brake performance

Pass 21 Jan 2016 68,443 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both o/s and n/s sills corroded

fuel pipes

o/s/f floor pan

Fail 15 Jan 2016 68,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both o/s and n/s sills corroded

fuel pipes

o/s/f floor pan

Pass 16 Jan 2015 64,458 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 64,458 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 60,547 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s sills corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2014 60,547 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s and o/s sills corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 57,410 miles

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

o/s and n/s sills corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 54,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s sill corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2011 51,239 miles

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

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

metal fuel pipes very rusty

offside and nearside outer and inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 48,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules

surface corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 28 Jan 2009 46,498 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dampness around steering rack

nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 28 Jan 2009 46,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dampness around steering rack

nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 16 Jan 2008 43,854 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 43,854 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 41,505 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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R305 TBY is a 1998 Daewoo Espero in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 Daewoo Espero models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 65,817 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 R305 TBY, 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 28 years old, this Daewoo Espero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R305 TBY is a 1998 Daewoo Espero, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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