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BFP 519T

1978 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,789 mi
Last recorded94,789 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1978 Lotus Esprit57,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFP 519T
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2021 94,789 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 94,373 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 93,268 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 93,045 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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BFP 519T is a 1978 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BFP 519T, 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 BFP 519T registered?

BFP 519T is a 1978 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BFP 519T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFP 519T shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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