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OHF 7

1982 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,880 mi
Last recorded50,880 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHF 7
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 50,880 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 50,127 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 49,463 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 49,079 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 49,064 miles

Emissions not tested Tempreture gauge reading very high, not tested due to possibility of engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both parking brakes record little effort (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2014 48,783 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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OHF 7 is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1982 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 65,545 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OHF 7, 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 44 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OHF 7 registered?

OHF 7 is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 6 September 1982.

Is OHF 7 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHF 7 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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