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HMA 8T

1978 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,552 mi
Last recorded85,552 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1978 Lotus Esprit57,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMA 8T
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 85,552 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 85,552 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 85,382 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 84,419 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 84,179 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 84,179 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 83,218 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 83,211 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 80,649 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 80,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 77,986 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 76,872 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 76,872 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 76,256 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 76,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 76,201 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 69,959 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 69,922 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 64,587 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 64,573 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HMA 8T is a 1978 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1978 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,482 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 HMA 8T, 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 48 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HMA 8T registered?

HMA 8T is a 1978 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 23 November 1978.

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