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1 ESX

1980 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,149 mi
Last recorded40,149 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 Lotus Esprit50,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 ESX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 40,149 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 38,326 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 37,303 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 35,934 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 34,977 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 33,792 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 33,270 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 32,670 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 32,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play trunion (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,511 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,180 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,242 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,401 miles

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 7 Mar 2011 26,973 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 25,345 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 23,789 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,257 miles

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 2 Apr 2007 20,495 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lower steering uj worn

o/s lower stub axle trunnion worn

sreering rack worn o/s

Fail 30 Mar 2007 20,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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)

o/s lower steering joint worn

steering rack worn

Fail 4 Oct 2006 20,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

o/s lower steering joint worn

steering rack worn

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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1 ESX is a 1980 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 1 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 1 ESX registered?

1 ESX is a 1980 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is 1 ESX safe to buy?

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