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BIG 7007

1981 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,904 mi
Last recorded74,904 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Lotus Esprit54,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 7007
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 74,904 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 74,904 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2015 74,887 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 74,887 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Ignition warning lamp stays illuminated

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 74,561 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 73,286 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 71,403 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 67,725 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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BIG 7007 is a 1981 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 54,457 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 BIG 7007, 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 45 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 BIG 7007 registered?

BIG 7007 is a 1981 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 27 August 1981.

Is BIG 7007 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 7007 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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