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Coil spring corroded both rears slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on both rears (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded corrosion on both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on both rears (5.3.2 (b))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear exhaust corroded and pin hole in pipe entering silencer
drag on left hand front brake
drag on right hand rear brake
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
drag on left hand front brake
drag on right hand rear brake
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Handbrake only just reached pass mark
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Handbrake only just reached pass mark
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Left headlamp on minimum setting
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
n/s/r tyre down to 2.5mm o/s/r 1.8 (legal limit is 1.6mm)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
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KXI 411 is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1987 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 48,573 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 KXI 411, 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 39 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was KXI 411 registered?
KXI 411 is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is KXI 411 safe to buy?
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