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SPD 270X

1981 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,355 mi
Last recorded71,355 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1981 Lotus Esprit54,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPD 270X
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 May 2013 71,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 65,819 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,695 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,385 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 53,899 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2008 53,267 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 50,528 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 50,293 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SPD 270X is a 1981 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SPD 270X, 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 SPD 270X registered?

SPD 270X is a 1981 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 December 1981.

Is SPD 270X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPD 270X shows 8 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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