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THF 353V

1979 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,736 mi
Last recorded52,736 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Lotus Esprit58,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHF 353V
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2019 52,736 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 51,840 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 51,231 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 50,759 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 49,737 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 48,770 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 47,740 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 47,167 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 46,475 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,456 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 44,644 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 43,959 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 43,084 miles

Brake pedal has reduced reserve travel

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 42,457 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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THF 353V is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 58,403 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 THF 353V, 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 47 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was THF 353V registered?

THF 353V is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 17 August 1979.

Is THF 353V safe to buy?

The MOT history for THF 353V shows 14 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 THF 353V have outstanding finance?

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