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CYC 35A

1981 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2194cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,229 mi
Last recorded57,229 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1981 Lotus Esprit54,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYC 35A
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,194cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2010 57,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 56,789 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 56,775 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 56,708 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 56,642 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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CYC 35A is a 1981 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,194cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 54,457 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 CYC 35A, 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 45 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 CYC 35A registered?

CYC 35A is a 1981 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is CYC 35A safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYC 35A shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CYC 35A have outstanding finance?

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