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809 RBF

1978 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,686 mi
Last recorded36,686 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1978 Lotus Esprit57,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration809 RBF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2015 36,686 miles

nsr osr driveshafts joints slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2011 36,623 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 36,608 miles

front number plate cracked

wiper blade split

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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809 RBF is a 1978 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,482 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 809 RBF, 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 48 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 809 RBF registered?

809 RBF is a 1978 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is 809 RBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 809 RBF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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