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SVL 951R

1977 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,201 mi
Last recorded67,201 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1977 Lotus Esprit66,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVL 951R
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 67,201 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 66,765 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 66,728 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 66,488 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 66,479 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 66,106 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 66,040 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 65,344 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 65,110 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 64,586 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 64,244 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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SVL 951R is a 1977 Lotus Esprit in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 66,488 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 SVL 951R, 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 49 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 SVL 951R?

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What year was SVL 951R registered?

SVL 951R is a 1977 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is SVL 951R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVL 951R shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SVL 951R have outstanding finance?

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