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AVX 170X

1982 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,245 mi
Last recorded3,245 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVX 170X
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 3,245 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 2,796 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 2,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 2,793 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 2,793 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 289 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 289 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 99,472 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 98,537 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 97,929 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 94,787 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 94,787 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 92,626 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 89,931 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 86,803 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 86,803 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2008 84,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

right coolant fan insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2007 81,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 78,347 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 78,347 miles

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

handbrake week

Pass 9 Dec 2005 74,104 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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AVX 170X is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AVX 170X, 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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AVX 170X is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 January 1982.

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