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RPE 333X

1981 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,480 mi
Last recorded72,480 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1981 Lotus Esprit54,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPE 333X
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 72,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all four coil springs have corrosion

crack in windscreen

Fail 5 Aug 2008 72,480 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all four coil springs have corrosion

crack in windscreen

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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RPE 333X is a 1981 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 RPE 333X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RPE 333X registered?

RPE 333X is a 1981 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 25 August 1981.

Is RPE 333X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPE 333X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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