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K506 VKO

1992 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,853 mi
Last recorded47,853 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1992 Lotus Esprit72,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK506 VKO
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,853 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 47,853 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,790 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 47,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,682 miles

slight coolant leak at front under car

Pass 19 Aug 2010 47,032 miles

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

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

small coolant leak

small oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2009 46,898 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 46,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 May 2008 46,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2007 45,950 miles

FRONT TYRES SPLITS FORMING IN TREAD AREA(OLD AGE)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 45,941 miles

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

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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K506 VKO is a 1992 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1992 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 72,048 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 K506 VKO, 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 34 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K506 VKO registered?

K506 VKO is a 1992 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K506 VKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K506 VKO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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