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FUL 900V

1980 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,311 mi
Last recorded80,311 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 Lotus Esprit50,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUL 900V
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 80,311 miles

F/N/S tyre starting to perish but no cords exposed

Slight play in R/O/S suspension

Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,263 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,977 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,601 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,800 miles

Front off side tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2013 78,780 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front off side tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,879 miles

Front off side tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 77,076 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 77,076 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 76,922 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 76,919 miles

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.

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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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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