MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,912 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EKP 879T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1979 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 58,403 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 EKP 879T, 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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How do I check the history of EKP 879T?
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What year was EKP 879T registered?
EKP 879T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 July 1979.
Is EKP 879T safe to buy?
The MOT history for EKP 879T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EKP 879T have outstanding finance?
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