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NDZ 3345

1981 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,768 mi
Last recorded25,768 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Lotus Esprit54,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDZ 3345
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 25,768 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 22,363 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 19,282 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 17,086 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 13,879 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2017 13,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

idle slight high

Pass 9 Dec 2016 11,171 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 11,171 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 11,135 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 7,820 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 2,889 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 95,422 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 88,279 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 82,301 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 76,549 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 70,944 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 70,258 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 70,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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NDZ 3345 is a 1981 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NDZ 3345, 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 NDZ 3345 registered?

NDZ 3345 is a 1981 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is NDZ 3345 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDZ 3345 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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