MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,960 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive due to engine missfire (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system excessively rough and exesive play in inner rack joints n/s (2.2.D.1)
emisions not tested leak on exhaust to exessive gasses not reaching tail pipe
slight play in rear suspention on both sides
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EKR 180T is a 1978 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1978 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,482 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 EKR 180T, 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 48 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was EKR 180T registered?
EKR 180T is a 1978 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1978.
Is EKR 180T safe to buy?
The MOT history for EKR 180T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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