MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play on n/s and o/s/r universial joints
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
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)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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