MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,456 miAbove average mileage for this year
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as per test number723113167236
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear brake pads may not be correctly located in caliper
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NIJ 6869 is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 NIJ 6869, 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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How do I check the history of NIJ 6869?
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What year was NIJ 6869 registered?
NIJ 6869 is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 22 February 1979.
Is NIJ 6869 safe to buy?
The MOT history for NIJ 6869 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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