MOT Status
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55,385 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
cv boots weaping at clips
fan belt loose
hand brake high
hand brake high
horn intermittant
oil leaks
slight flicker on brake lights
water residue on coolant pipes
cv boots slight weap
fan belt squeak
hand brake travel high
oil leaks
water residue on coolant pipes
Rear Inner slight weap on c v boot clip
engine oil leaks
hand brake travel high
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear brake binding
Rear Inner cv boots slight weap
Offside Rear brake slight bind
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C308 VLF is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
Across all 1986 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 53,759 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 C308 VLF, 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 40 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of C308 VLF?
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What year was C308 VLF registered?
C308 VLF is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 June 1986.
Is C308 VLF safe to buy?
The MOT history for C308 VLF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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