MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all brake hose ferrules rusty
surface corrosion to all brake pipes
Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe touching strut on full lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe touching strut on full lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
all brake hose ferrules rusty
no reverse lights
surface corrosion to all brake pipes
Slight play in both front inner rack joints.
reversing lights not working.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
No reversing lights.
Slight play in both inner steering rack joints
Surface rust on all brake discs.
Headlight reflectors dull around edges.
Surface rust on all brake discs.
Headlight reflectors corroded around edges.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside headlight sticking up.
OXIDISATION ON METAL BRAKE PIPES.
SURFACE RUST ON ALL BRAKE DISCS.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
OXIDISATION ON METAL BRAKE PIPES.
SURFACE RUST ON ALL BRAKE DISCS.
offside front tyre soft.
slight oxidisation on metal brake pipes.
slight play in steering coloumn lower u.j.
surface rust on all brake discs.(cleaning up with use).
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight damage on n/s/f wheel rim
slight play in o/s/f wheelbearing
some oxidisation on front to rear brake pipe.
surface rust on front brake discs.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
slight damage on n/s/f wheel rim
slight play in o/s/f wheelbearing
some oxidisation on front to rear brake pipe.
surface rust on front brake discs.
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TDW 601 is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1987 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 48,573 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 TDW 601, 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 39 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was TDW 601 registered?
TDW 601 is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 2 May 1987.
Is TDW 601 safe to buy?
The MOT history for TDW 601 shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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