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SPD 250X

1981 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,524 mi
Last recorded64,524 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1981 Lotus Esprit54,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPD 250X
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 64,524 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 19 May 2009 64,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jun 2007 64,512 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 64,512 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Blue smoke from exhaust

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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SPD 250X is a 1981 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 SPD 250X, 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

How do I check the history of SPD 250X?

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What year was SPD 250X registered?

SPD 250X is a 1981 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 6 November 1981.

Is SPD 250X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPD 250X shows 4 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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