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DPK 339V

1979 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,195 mi
Last recorded35,195 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1979 Lotus Esprit58,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPK 339V
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 35,195 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 32,956 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 32,487 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 32,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DPK 339V is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DPK 339V, 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 DPK 339V registered?

DPK 339V is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 7 August 1979.

Is DPK 339V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPK 339V shows 4 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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