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ADP 176T

1979 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,634 mi
Last recorded48,634 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1979 Lotus Esprit58,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADP 176T
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,634 miles

ALL SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED. NO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

HEADLAMPS IMAGE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK END OFFSIDE

Pass 3 Jun 2008 47,901 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK

Pass 8 Jun 2007 47,644 miles

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE RACK END

Fail 21 Apr 2007 47,632 miles

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate poor

hand brake cables worn

movement in steering rack bush's

play in both front top mounts

play in osf track rod end

wiper blade poor

Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,075 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK END INNER BALL JOINT

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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ADP 176T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 58,403 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ADP 176T, 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 47 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ADP 176T registered?

ADP 176T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 25 April 1979.

Is ADP 176T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADP 176T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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