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BLF 619S

1978 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

3,259 mi
Last recorded3,259 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1978 Lotus Esprit57,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLF 619S
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 3,259 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 3,027 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 2,871 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 2,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2009 2,773 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 2,644 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 2,446 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 2,343 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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BLF 619S is a 1978 Lotus Esprit in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BLF 619S, 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 BLF 619S registered?

BLF 619S is a 1978 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is BLF 619S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLF 619S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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