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BOR 626V

1980 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,580 mi
Last recorded21,580 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 Lotus Esprit50,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOR 626V
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 21,580 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 21,214 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 20,793 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 20,196 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 19,923 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 19,076 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 18,393 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 18,379 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 17,658 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 16,644 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 16,644 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2005 16,416 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 16,416 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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BOR 626V is a 1980 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1980 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,322 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 BOR 626V, 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 46 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 BOR 626V registered?

BOR 626V is a 1980 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 15 May 1980.

Is BOR 626V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOR 626V shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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