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JAN 680W

1982 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,861 mi
Last recorded69,861 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAN 680W
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 69,861 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 69,849 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 69,849 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 69,849 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 69,849 miles

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

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2008 69,849 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 69,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 69,849 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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JAN 680W is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 JAN 680W, 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.

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JAN 680W is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 7 June 1982.

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