MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
headlight switch temperamental
play in front wiper assembly
rev counter inop
v-belt loose
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
slight underside corrosion
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FOX 406V is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 FOX 406V, 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 FOX 406V registered?
FOX 406V is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 September 1979.
Is FOX 406V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FOX 406V shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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