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K660 XOC

1992 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

85,550 mi
Last recorded85,550 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1992 Lotus Esprit72,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK660 XOC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 85,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 84,924 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 84,225 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 84,218 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Calliper ? (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 83,300 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 83,287 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Upper Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

This is the result of a Quality Check carried out by a VOSA Examiner.

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 5 Sep 2014 83,270 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 83,259 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 78,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 78,984 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 78,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 78,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 78,018 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 78,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 77,849 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 76,448 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 76,448 miles

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 75,563 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 75,562 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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K660 XOC is a 1992 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 K660 XOC, 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 K660 XOC registered?

K660 XOC is a 1992 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 23 October 1992.

Is K660 XOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K660 XOC shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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