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HAH 341Y

1982 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,723 mi
Last recorded68,723 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAH 341Y
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 68,723 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 68,007 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 66,907 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 66,907 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 341Y is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 65,545 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 HAH 341Y, 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 44 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 HAH 341Y registered?

HAH 341Y is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is HAH 341Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAH 341Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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