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DEX 189T

1979 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,139 mi
Last recorded55,139 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1979 Lotus Esprit58,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEX 189T
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 55,139 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 54,824 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 53,844 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 53,246 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 51,349 miles

play in n/s/f rack

Pass 4 May 2012 49,210 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 48,651 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 48,104 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,366 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,099 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 47,048 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 46,495 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 46,985 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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DEX 189T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1979 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 58,403 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 189T, 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 47 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 189T registered?

DEX 189T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is DEX 189T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEX 189T shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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