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UTU 477V

1980 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,686 mi
Last recorded71,686 miles
Recorded on21 May 2017
Typical for 1980 Lotus Esprit50,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTU 477V
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2017 71,686 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 71,651 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,593 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 71,593 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 71,570 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 71,570 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 71,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 70,561 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 68,947 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 67,446 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 67,133 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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UTU 477V is a 1980 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1980 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,322 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 UTU 477V, 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 46 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 UTU 477V registered?

UTU 477V is a 1980 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is UTU 477V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTU 477V shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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