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14 ESX

1980 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,074 mi
Last recorded99,074 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 Lotus Esprit50,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 ESX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 99,074 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 99,014 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 98,947 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 98,907 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 98,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 98,792 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 98,734 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 98,378 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rad rotten

Pass 28 Nov 2008 98,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear suspension rod bent

rad rotten

Fail 28 Nov 2008 98,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear suspension rod bent

rad rotten

Pass 29 Nov 2007 97,579 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 96,812 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?

Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
2,324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 464
brake binding 455
parking brake recording little or no effort 332
Headlamp aim too low 326
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14 ESX is a 1980 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1980 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Esprit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 624 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 14 ESX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Esprit typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 46 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 14 ESX registered?

14 ESX is a 1980 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is 14 ESX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 14 ESX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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