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TKC 723T

1979 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,789 mi
Last recorded15,789 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Lotus Esprit58,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKC 723T
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 15,789 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 14,798 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 14,798 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 14,110 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 13,751 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 13,746 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2010 13,721 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 13,721 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 13,096 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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TKC 723T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TKC 723T, 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 TKC 723T registered?

TKC 723T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 23 March 1979.

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The MOT history for TKC 723T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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