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ATH 646T

1978 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,527 mi
Last recorded26,527 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1978 Lotus Esprit57,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATH 646T
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 26,527 miles

Front service brake application is slightly uneven

Fail 29 Sep 2022 26,527 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front service brake application is slightly uneven

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working Switch hits interior trim restricting movement to operate correctly (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror missing Both exterior mirrors (3.3 (a))

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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ATH 646T is a 1978 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,482 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 ATH 646T, 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 48 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 ATH 646T registered?

ATH 646T is a 1978 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 November 1978.

Is ATH 646T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATH 646T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ATH 646T have outstanding finance?

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