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ETH 840V

1979 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,906 mi
Last recorded60,906 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1979 Lotus Esprit58,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETH 840V
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2024 60,906 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 60,867 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 60,588 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 59,013 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 58,299 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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ETH 840V is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 ETH 840V, 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

How do I check the history of ETH 840V?

You can check the full history of ETH 840V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ETH 840V registered?

ETH 840V is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is ETH 840V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETH 840V shows 5 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 ETH 840V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ETH 840V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

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