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ALC 975Y

1982 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,623 mi
Last recorded59,623 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALC 975Y
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 59,623 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 58,934 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 58,624 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 58,339 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 58,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,417 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 57,417 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,165 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 57,165 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to open bonnet

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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ALC 975Y is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ALC 975Y, 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 ALC 975Y registered?

ALC 975Y is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 13 August 1982.

Is ALC 975Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALC 975Y shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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