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SJI 8801

1980 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,512 mi
Last recorded74,512 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Lotus Esprit50,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 8801
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 74,512 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 74,497 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 75,068 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 74,196 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 74,196 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 73,871 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 73,242 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 73,242 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front suspension seized

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on outer edge @ 2mm

offside front shock absoerber worn

offside front tyre sidewalls rubbed

nearside rack end has exsessive play

oil leaks

Pass 21 May 2007 72,975 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 72,975 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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SJI 8801 is a 1980 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,322 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 SJI 8801, 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 46 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJI 8801 is a 1980 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 6 October 1980.

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