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ADG 21Y

1982 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,264 mi
Last recorded84,264 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADG 21Y
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 84,264 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 84,152 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 84,050 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 83,967 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 83,914 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 83,835 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 83,816 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 83,658 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 83,444 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 83,436 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 81,547 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 80,618 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 80,618 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 79,108 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 78,687 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Spare tyre flat.

Pass 9 May 2008 78,183 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 77,489 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 75,987 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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ADG 21Y is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ADG 21Y, 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 ADG 21Y registered?

ADG 21Y is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is ADG 21Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADG 21Y shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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