MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,211 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear main (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside front tyre perished on inner edge
surface corrosion to exhaust system
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
offside front brake binding slightly
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
offside front brake binding slightly
coolant leaking
front pads wearing low
oil leak
screw in o/s/r tyre and wearing on outer edge
slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C759 HMC is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 C759 HMC, 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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What year was C759 HMC registered?
C759 HMC is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C759 HMC safe to buy?
The MOT history for C759 HMC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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