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LJC 513

1978 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,228 mi
Last recorded50,228 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1978 Lotus Esprit57,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJC 513
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 50,228 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 49,554 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 49,502 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 49,501 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 332 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 243 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 5 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 2 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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LJC 513 is a 1978 Lotus Esprit in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1978 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,482 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 LJC 513, 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 48 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJC 513 registered?

LJC 513 is a 1978 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 25 January 1978.

Is LJC 513 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJC 513 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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