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PPW 306K

1978 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

424 mi
Last recorded424 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 1978 Lotus Esprit57,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPW 306K
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 424 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 391 miles

brake pedal spongy

Fail 12 Nov 2020 391 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 21 Nov 2019 354 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 278 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 171 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 171 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 100,104 miles

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 99,459 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,228 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 97,441 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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PPW 306K is a 1978 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1978 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,482 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 PPW 306K, 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 48 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PPW 306K registered?

PPW 306K is a 1978 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 20 April 1978.

Is PPW 306K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPW 306K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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