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706 YYC

1980 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,998 mi
Last recorded66,998 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Lotus Esprit50,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration706 YYC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2019 66,998 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 66,731 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 66,066 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 65,637 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 65,431 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 65,186 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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706 YYC is a 1980 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 706 YYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 706 YYC registered?

706 YYC is a 1980 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is 706 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 706 YYC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 706 YYC have outstanding finance?

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