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LVR 912W

1981 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,741 mi
Last recorded36,741 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1981 Lotus Esprit54,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVR 912W
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 36,741 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 36,736 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 33,585 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 33,579 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,550 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated

play in o/s of steering rack

rad. cooling fans insecure

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 36,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 36,475 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,448 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 36,446 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 35,464 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 35,464 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 34,445 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 34,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LVR 912W is a 1981 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LVR 912W, 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 LVR 912W registered?

LVR 912W is a 1981 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 8 May 1981.

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