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KFW 425V

1979 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,906 mi
Last recorded89,906 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1979 Lotus Esprit58,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFW 425V
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 89,906 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 89,784 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,838 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 83,693 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 83,656 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 83,647 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 83,625 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 83,520 miles

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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KFW 425V is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KFW 425V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KFW 425V registered?

KFW 425V is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 10 August 1979.

Is KFW 425V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFW 425V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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