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OIW 3726

1980 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,956 mi
Last recorded44,956 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Lotus Esprit50,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIW 3726
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 44,956 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 9 Jul 2019 41,984 miles

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 38,146 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 38,137 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened near side shock bottom mounting cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 36,758 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both flash slightly with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak Engine ()

Play in rear wheels when rocked up and down but appears to be as intended

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both flash slightly with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 36,758 miles

Offside rear brake binding When handbrake applied it doesn't release fully (3.7.B.1)

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both flash slightly with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak Engine ()

Play in rear wheels when rocked up and down but appears to be as intended

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both flash slightly with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 33,891 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 31,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 31,140 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 29,953 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 29,953 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 27,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 26,473 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,035 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 21,233 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 17,981 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 11,028 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 3,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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OIW 3726 is a 1980 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OIW 3726, 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 OIW 3726 registered?

OIW 3726 is a 1980 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 9 January 1980.

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