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SBL 606Y

1982 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,685 mi
Last recorded43,685 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBL 606Y
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2012 43,685 miles

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

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

fuel pump damp but not leaking at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,498 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 42,737 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 41,710 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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SBL 606Y is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 65,545 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 SBL 606Y, 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 44 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 SBL 606Y registered?

SBL 606Y is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 26 August 1982.

Is SBL 606Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBL 606Y shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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