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HAH 190T

1979 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,307 mi
Last recorded83,307 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1979 Lotus Esprit58,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAH 190T
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 83,307 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 81,757 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 81,753 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when hazard/indicator lamps are switched on (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 81,275 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 80,727 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 80,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 79,446 miles

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

slight play on n/s and o/s/r universial joints

Fail 6 Feb 2014 79,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

slight play on n/s and o/s/r universial joints

Pass 22 Jun 2009 78,830 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 78,827 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2008 77,634 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 77,617 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 75,845 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 75,845 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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HAH 190T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HAH 190T, 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 HAH 190T registered?

HAH 190T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 16 February 1979.

Is HAH 190T safe to buy?

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