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GVF 883T

1979 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,015 mi
Last recorded1,015 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Lotus Esprit58,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVF 883T
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 1,015 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 1,010 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 838 miles

minor crack on steering wheel rim

Pass 24 Jun 2017 614 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 174 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 11,199 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 11,022 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in steering wheel

Fail 18 Jun 2014 11,022 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering wheel

Fail 18 Oct 2012 10,634 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 10,634 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 9,949 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 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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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.

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