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RBU 58W

1981 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

1,699 mi
Last recorded1,699 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1981 Lotus Esprit54,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBU 58W
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 1,699 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 1,316 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 611 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 511 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 448 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 447 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 73,310 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 77,679 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 76,790 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 75,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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RBU 58W is a 1981 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 RBU 58W, 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 RBU 58W registered?

RBU 58W is a 1981 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 June 1981.

Is RBU 58W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBU 58W shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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