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GOP 890W

1980 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,589 mi
Last recorded39,589 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 1980 Lotus Esprit50,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOP 890W
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 39,589 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 39,589 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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GOP 890W is a 1980 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GOP 890W, 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 GOP 890W registered?

GOP 890W is a 1980 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 27 August 1980.

Is GOP 890W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOP 890W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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