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1982 Lotus Esprit

Bronze Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,589 mi
Last recorded78,589 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSD 234
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 78,589 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 77,157 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 76,306 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 75,492 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 72,825 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 68,441 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 65,275 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front under tray fitted

Fail 30 May 2017 65,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 62,655 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 May 2016 62,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

underbody has full cover

Pass 2 May 2015 60,100 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,643 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 48,946 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 47,339 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 45,881 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 43,799 miles

Head light reflectors getting tarnished.

Slight run out on front brake discs.

Pass 5 May 2006 41,475 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 41,475 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Both rear tyre treads worn to 2mm.

O/S headlamp dipped beam operating on inner lamp,N/S headlamp operating on outer lamp.

O/S indicator wing repeater lamp not working.

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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USD 234 is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in Bronze with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1982 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 65,545 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 USD 234, 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 44 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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USD 234 is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 7 January 1982.

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The MOT history for USD 234 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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