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213 MOL

1982 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

2,730 mi
Last recorded2,730 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration213 MOL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 2,730 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 2,462 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 2,319 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 1,932 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 101,715 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 1,314 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2009 1,165 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 339 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

borderline pass low effort n/s/r parking brake

steering slightly stiff

surface corrosion rear shock absorber and road spring

Pass 16 Sep 2007 99,651 miles

Boderline pass to HCs.Recommend engine tune.

Front number plate illegally spaced but not diguised.

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight binding to both rear wheels.

Stone chip to windscreen

Fail 9 Sep 2006 98,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

clutch pedal rubber u/s

o/s/f indicator lazy suspect poor earth

Pass 9 Sep 2006 98,853 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber u/s

o/s/f indicator lazy suspect poor earth

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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213 MOL is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1982 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 65,545 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 213 MOL, 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 44 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 213 MOL registered?

213 MOL is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 24 March 1982.

Is 213 MOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 213 MOL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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