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BVF 260Y

1982 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,559 mi
Last recorded40,559 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVF 260Y
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,559 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,502 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 38,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BVF 260Y is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 65,545 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 BVF 260Y, 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 44 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BVF 260Y registered?

BVF 260Y is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 2 August 1982.

Is BVF 260Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVF 260Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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