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ALX 559Y

1982 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,840 mi
Last recorded23,840 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALX 559Y
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 23,840 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 23,775 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 23,693 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 23,402 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 23,399 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

minor coolant leak

Pass 12 Aug 2019 23,186 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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ALX 559Y is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 ALX 559Y, 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.

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What year was ALX 559Y registered?

ALX 559Y is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 6 September 1982.

Is ALX 559Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALX 559Y shows 6 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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