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EBO 304V

1980 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,556 mi
Last recorded52,556 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Lotus Esprit50,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBO 304V
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 52,556 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 52,237 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 52,170 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 52,151 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EBO 304V is a 1980 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,322 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EBO 304V, 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 46 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 EBO 304V registered?

EBO 304V is a 1980 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 February 1980.

Is EBO 304V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBO 304V 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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