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PPK 65X

1981 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,913 mi
Last recorded59,913 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1981 Lotus Esprit54,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPK 65X
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 59,913 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 58,707 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 57,762 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 57,746 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 57,440 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 57,433 miles

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 57,067 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 57,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 55,761 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 55,758 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

h.c high on tick over

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

slight play in both front top and bottom ball joints

Fail 22 May 2010 55,755 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

h.c high on tick over

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

slight play in both front top and bottom ball joints

Pass 16 May 2009 55,649 miles

Battery insecure

o/s rear brake low on balence

Fail 11 May 2009 55,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

o/s rear brake low on balence

Pass 17 May 2008 55,527 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 55,500 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 55,266 miles

slight noise to o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Apr 2006 54,800 miles

h.c reading high on tick-over

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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PPK 65X is a 1981 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1981 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 54,457 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 PPK 65X, 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 45 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PPK 65X registered?

PPK 65X is a 1981 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 7 August 1981.

Is PPK 65X safe to buy?

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