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27,825 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. application uneven (3.7.B.6b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt omitting grease (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil leaks
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.6b)
suspension bushes perishing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil leaks
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt omitting grease (2.4.G.2)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.6b)
suspension bushes perishing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RUT 361W is a 1981 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 RUT 361W, 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 RUT 361W registered?
RUT 361W is a 1981 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is RUT 361W safe to buy?
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