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FSD 777V

1980 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181 mi
Last recorded181 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Lotus Esprit50,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSD 777V
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 181 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 137 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 1 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 99,672 miles

Nearside Rear SPRING SLIGHTLY MISSALIGHNED

Pass 1 Aug 2014 99,506 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 99,492 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 98,981 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 98,950 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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FSD 777V is a 1980 Lotus Esprit in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,322 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FSD 777V, 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 46 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FSD 777V registered?

FSD 777V is a 1980 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 11 March 1980.

Is FSD 777V safe to buy?

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