MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,288 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advise brake pedal rubber replacement
advise emissions tested at 2500 rpm to obtain pass
advise rear tyres worn to near limit
advise shake proof washers fitted to rear drive shaft bolts
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advise osf mirror loose
advise rear tyres worn to near limit
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
advise os mirror loose
advise rear tyres worn near to limit
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
tyres slightly persished
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DPC 785T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 DPC 785T, 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.
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What year was DPC 785T registered?
DPC 785T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 21 June 1979.
Is DPC 785T safe to buy?
The MOT history for DPC 785T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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