MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,015 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer brake pad not correctly positioned in carrier
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
minor crack on steering wheel rim
Oil leak
Slight play in steering wheel
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Oil leak
Slight play in steering wheel
Both rear top suspension mounts heavily perished
Engine mounts deteriorated
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Both rear top suspension mounts heavily perished
Engine mounts deteriorated
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GVF 883T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 GVF 883T, 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.
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How do I check the history of GVF 883T?
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What year was GVF 883T registered?
GVF 883T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 June 1979.
Is GVF 883T safe to buy?
The MOT history for GVF 883T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GVF 883T have outstanding finance?
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