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GBO 4W

1980 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,275 mi
Last recorded40,275 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Lotus Esprit50,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBO 4W
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 40,275 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 40,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 39,911 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 39,814 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,767 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,348 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 37,840 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 37,479 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,057 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 37,057 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 36,416 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,855 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,992 miles

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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GBO 4W is a 1980 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 GBO 4W, 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 GBO 4W registered?

GBO 4W is a 1980 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is GBO 4W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBO 4W shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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