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NDM 555T

1979 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,089 mi
Last recorded57,089 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Lotus Esprit58,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDM 555T
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 57,089 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 57,086 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 56,506 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 56,486 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 56,433 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn in centre getting low

o/s/f brake binding slightly

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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NDM 555T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 58,403 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 NDM 555T, 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 47 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NDM 555T registered?

NDM 555T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 22 June 1979.

Is NDM 555T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDM 555T 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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