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PXI 4125

1979 Lotus Esprit

Purple Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,753 mi
Last recorded8,753 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1979 Lotus Esprit58,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPXI 4125
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1979
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 8,753 miles

handbrake getting close too limit

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Apr 2015 8,743 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 19 Aug 2006 7,666 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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PXI 4125 is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in Purple with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 58,403 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 PXI 4125, 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 47 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PXI 4125 registered?

PXI 4125 is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is PXI 4125 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PXI 4125 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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