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R767 TBL

1997 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,715 mi
Last recorded31,715 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 TBL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 31,715 miles

Suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 31,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear suspension components coroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 31,650 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 31,574 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 31,247 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 31,227 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 31,181 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2010 30,302 miles

crack in screen

n/s/r tyre flat

Pass 24 Oct 2008 27,446 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,630 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 25,118 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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R767 TBL is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R767 TBL, 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 R767 TBL registered?

R767 TBL is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R767 TBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R767 TBL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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