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VBA 725X

1982 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,725 mi
Last recorded48,725 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBA 725X
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 48,725 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 47,898 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 47,079 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 46,696 miles

offside trackrod gaitor insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2016 46,547 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 46,299 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 45,141 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 44,602 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 42,843 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 42,841 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 40,447 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 40,436 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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VBA 725X is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VBA 725X, 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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What year was VBA 725X registered?

VBA 725X is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 February 1982.

Is VBA 725X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBA 725X shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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