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NPG 644W

1980 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,486 mi
Last recorded40,486 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1980 Lotus Esprit50,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPG 644W
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 40,486 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jun 2022 40,486 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 39,328 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 37,923 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 37,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 15 May 2017 36,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake and service brake efficiency just met

Fail 10 May 2017 36,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing anti rattle clip missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake and service brake efficiency just met

Pass 25 Apr 2016 35,582 miles

Oil leak

Rear Slight play in Driveshaft UJ's

Slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 23 Apr 2015 34,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,219 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,191 miles

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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NPG 644W is a 1980 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1980 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,322 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 NPG 644W, 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 46 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NPG 644W registered?

NPG 644W is a 1980 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 8 July 1980.

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