MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both fuel cap seals are perishing
offside headlamp pod has slight play
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both fuel cap seals are perishing
offside headlamp pod has slight play
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
driver's door exterior handle is cracking
offside fuel cap seal is perishing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
clutch pedal anti-slip pad is also missing
offside fuel cap seal is perishing
offside headlamp pod has play when fully raised
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FAB 171X is a 1981 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
Across all 1981 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 54,457 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 FAB 171X, 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 45 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FAB 171X registered?
FAB 171X is a 1981 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 25 August 1981.
Is FAB 171X safe to buy?
The MOT history for FAB 171X shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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