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EBC 38T

1979 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,253 mi
Last recorded43,253 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1979 Lotus Esprit58,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBC 38T
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 43,253 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 43,247 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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EBC 38T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EBC 38T, 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 EBC 38T registered?

EBC 38T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is EBC 38T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBC 38T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EBC 38T have outstanding finance?

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