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GVF 85T

1979 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,386 mi
Last recorded65,386 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1979 Lotus Esprit58,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVF 85T
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 65,386 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,464 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 64,009 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 63,887 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 63,323 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,152 miles

Emissions hydro-carbons at upper limits

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 63,141 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 63,047 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 62,797 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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GVF 85T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1979 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 58,403 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 GVF 85T, 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 47 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 GVF 85T registered?

GVF 85T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 20 January 1979.

Is GVF 85T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVF 85T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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