MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,067 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
handbrake efforts. borderline pass
steering rack is damp
slight exhaust leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight exhaust leak
offside steering rack boot in poor condition
parking brake efforts are low
slight leak from exhaust system
slight oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
offside steering rack gaiter is starting to split
slight play at nearside rear wheel bearing
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
play at nearside rear wheel bearing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
play at nearside rear wheel bearing
windscreen washers and wiper are poor
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FBC 199T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 FBC 199T, 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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What year was FBC 199T registered?
FBC 199T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1979.
Is FBC 199T safe to buy?
The MOT history for FBC 199T shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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