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JUD 222W

1980 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,981 mi
Last recorded44,981 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Lotus Esprit50,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUD 222W
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 44,981 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 44,981 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 44,694 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 43,836 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 41,729 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2014 41,725 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,157 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 41,157 miles

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

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

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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JUD 222W is a 1980 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,322 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 JUD 222W, 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 46 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 JUD 222W registered?

JUD 222W is a 1980 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is JUD 222W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUD 222W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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