MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,153 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
slight sreaks from wiper blade
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
slight drag from all brakes
wiper blade slightly strealy
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight play on propshaft joint
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HNG 896V is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HNG 896V, 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 HNG 896V registered?
HNG 896V is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is HNG 896V safe to buy?
The MOT history for HNG 896V shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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