MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,357 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil contamination (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached Securing bolts not locked (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached Securing bolts not locked (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
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KGD 451T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 KGD 451T, 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.
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What year was KGD 451T registered?
KGD 451T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 8 January 1979.
Is KGD 451T safe to buy?
The MOT history for KGD 451T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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