MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,311 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
F/N/S tyre starting to perish but no cords exposed
Slight play in R/O/S suspension
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leaking from engine area
Oil leak
Rear tyre walls perished
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both rear tyres starting to perish
Front off side tyre worn on inner edge
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front off side tyre worn on inner edge
Front off side tyre wearing on inner edge
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
osf tyre worn inner edge
wiper split
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FUL 900V is a 1980 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1980 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,322 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 FUL 900V, 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 FUL 900V registered?
FUL 900V is a 1980 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 May 1980.
Is FUL 900V safe to buy?
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