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HNG 900V

1979 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,790 mi
Last recorded63,790 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1979 Lotus Esprit58,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNG 900V
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 63,790 miles

inner dip head not working

Fail 14 Sep 2012 63,790 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

inner dip head not working

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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HNG 900V is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 900V, 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 900V registered?

HNG 900V is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is HNG 900V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNG 900V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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