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USS 67S

1978 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

61,901 mi
Last recorded61,901 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Lotus Esprit57,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSS 67S
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 61,901 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 61,155 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 60,947 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 60,842 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 60,680 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 60,439 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 60,206 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 59,952 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 59,769 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 59,733 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 59,466 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside outer rear drive shaft joint slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2014 59,155 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 59,134 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 58,736 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 58,327 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 25 May 2010 57,482 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2009 56,933 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 56,020 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 23 May 2007 54,677 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 31 May 2006 53,871 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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USS 67S is a 1978 Lotus Esprit in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 USS 67S, 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 USS 67S?

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What year was USS 67S registered?

USS 67S is a 1978 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 3 February 1978.

Is USS 67S safe to buy?

The MOT history for USS 67S shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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