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DTA 637T

1979 Lotus Esprit

Gold Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,041 mi
Last recorded33,041 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1979 Lotus Esprit58,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTA 637T
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2008 33,041 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,441 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,435 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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DTA 637T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in Gold with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DTA 637T, 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 DTA 637T registered?

DTA 637T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 24 May 1979.

Is DTA 637T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTA 637T shows 3 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 DTA 637T have outstanding finance?

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