MOT Status
ValidMileage
36,157 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missaligned (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missaligned (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
nearside and offside rear c/v joints have movment at the bearings
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TTF 865S is a 1978 Lotus Esprit in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1978 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,482 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 TTF 865S, 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 48 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 TTF 865S?
You can check the full history of TTF 865S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was TTF 865S registered?
TTF 865S is a 1978 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 6 March 1978.
Is TTF 865S safe to buy?
The MOT history for TTF 865S shows 7 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.
Does TTF 865S have outstanding finance?
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