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R27 BUH

1997 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,731 mi
Last recorded40,731 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 BUH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 40,731 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,811 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 38,785 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,649 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,017 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 34,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 32,603 miles

some lite corrosion to head lamps will need futre attention

Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,100 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 31,659 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R27 BUH is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 46,303 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 R27 BUH, 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 29 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R27 BUH registered?

R27 BUH is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R27 BUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 BUH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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