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DEX 188T

1978 Lotus Esprit

Gold Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,040 mi
Last recorded56,040 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Lotus Esprit57,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEX 188T
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 56,040 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 55,919 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 55,725 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,555 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,228 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 55,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres perished

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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DEX 188T is a 1978 Lotus Esprit in Gold with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DEX 188T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DEX 188T registered?

DEX 188T is a 1978 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is DEX 188T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEX 188T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DEX 188T have outstanding finance?

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