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FRX 554T

1979 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,917 mi
Last recorded67,917 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1979 Lotus Esprit58,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRX 554T
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 May 2024 67,917 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 67,475 miles

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 67,079 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 66,961 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 66,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering rack bushes worn

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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FRX 554T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 1,973cc 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 FRX 554T, 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

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What year was FRX 554T registered?

FRX 554T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 12 April 1979.

Is FRX 554T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRX 554T 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.

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