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GBO 7W

1980 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,545 mi
Last recorded6,545 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1980 Lotus Esprit50,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBO 7W
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 6,545 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 6,380 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 5,971 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 5,780 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 5,775 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 5,556 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 5,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 5,214 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 5,119 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 5,119 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 5,079 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 306 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 98,557 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 97,070 miles

slight movement in n/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Apr 2006 95,652 miles

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

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 7W is a 1980 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 7W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GBO 7W registered?

GBO 7W is a 1980 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 3 October 1980.

Is GBO 7W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBO 7W shows 15 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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