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GEC 769T

1978 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,951 mi
Last recorded62,951 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1978 Lotus Esprit57,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEC 769T
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 62,951 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 62,924 miles

Lower steering column bracket insecure

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 62,924 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower steering column bracket insecure

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 62,923 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2007 62,676 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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GEC 769T is a 1978 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,482 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 GEC 769T, 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 48 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GEC 769T registered?

GEC 769T is a 1978 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 12 December 1978.

Is GEC 769T safe to buy?

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