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992 LOT

1977 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,311 mi
Last recorded85,311 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Lotus Esprit66,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration992 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 85,311 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 85,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 12% (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack insecure internal components of rack (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2016 85,031 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 84,802 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 84,517 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 84,365 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 84,214 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 83,645 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 83,163 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 82,905 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 82,384 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 81,823 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 81,122 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 81,122 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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992 LOT is a 1977 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1977 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 66,488 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 992 LOT, 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 49 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 992 LOT registered?

992 LOT is a 1977 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 April 1977.

Is 992 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 992 LOT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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