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PMJ 166W

1980 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,680 mi
Last recorded41,680 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1980 Lotus Esprit50,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMJ 166W
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2024 41,680 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 41,359 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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PMJ 166W is a 1980 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PMJ 166W, 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 PMJ 166W registered?

PMJ 166W is a 1980 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 August 1980.

Is PMJ 166W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMJ 166W shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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