MOT Status
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39,287 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
headlamp output poor
wipers poor
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp output poor
Near side front brake hose fouling wheel on full lock when jacked up
Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Wipers smearing slightly
Nearside Rear Parking brake is poor and requiring attention
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both rear tyres perished and split.
Slight blow from rear exhaust joint/pipe.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both rear tyres perished and split.
Play in rear uj's.
Slight blow from rear exhaust joint/pipe.
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
undertrays on vehicle not allowing full inspection
windscreen wiper poor
Drivers seatbelt frayed on edges.
Front wiper blade split.
Movement in both rear inner uj's.
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight play in inner and outer driveshaft u/j's
slight play in inner and outer driveshaft u/j's
both rear drive shaft outer uj worn
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front seatbelts slightly frayed
Slight blow from rear exhaust flexi
Both front seatbelts slightly frayed
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Slight blow from rear exhaust flexi
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Lower suspension arm bushes perished
Slight play in offside rear hub
Slight play in steering column
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Slight leak from exhaust flexi joint
Slight play in both driveshaft UJ's
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LDP 136W is a 1981 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1981 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 54,457 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 LDP 136W, 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 45 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LDP 136W registered?
LDP 136W is a 1981 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 24 July 1981.
Is LDP 136W safe to buy?
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