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KWS 318X

1982 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,490 mi
Last recorded57,490 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWS 318X
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 57,490 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 57,484 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 56,964 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 56,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 55,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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KWS 318X is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 65,545 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 KWS 318X, 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 44 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KWS 318X registered?

KWS 318X is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 20 May 1982.

Is KWS 318X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWS 318X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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