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KNN 311V

1980 Lotus Esprit

Gold Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,905 mi
Last recorded45,905 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Lotus Esprit50,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNN 311V
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 45,905 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 45,886 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 45,707 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 45,618 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,589 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 45,519 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 45,479 miles

Coolant leak

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 45,479 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 45,463 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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KNN 311V is a 1980 Lotus Esprit in Gold with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 KNN 311V, 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.

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What year was KNN 311V registered?

KNN 311V is a 1980 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 January 1980.

Is KNN 311V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNN 311V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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