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TRJ 762X

1981 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,842 mi
Last recorded5,842 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1981 Lotus Esprit54,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRJ 762X
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 5,842 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 5,842 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 5,750 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 5,639 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 5,639 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2021 5,610 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 5,594 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2016 5,577 miles

Engine covers & Under-shield(s) fitted.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 May 2016 5,545 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers & Under-shield(s) fitted.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 5,340 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 4,600 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 3,631 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 3,195 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 3,090 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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TRJ 762X is a 1981 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 TRJ 762X, 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 TRJ 762X registered?

TRJ 762X is a 1981 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 12 October 1981.

Is TRJ 762X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRJ 762X shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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