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BUR 450S

1978 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

10,872 mi
Last recorded10,872 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Lotus Esprit57,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUR 450S
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 10,872 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 10,267 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 10,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 10,227 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 10,205 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 9,986 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 9,977 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 9,917 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 9,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2005 8,462 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 8,462 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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BUR 450S is a 1978 Lotus Esprit in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BUR 450S, 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.

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BUR 450S is a 1978 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 28 April 1978.

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The MOT history for BUR 450S shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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