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VFE 461R

1976 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,201 mi
Last recorded67,201 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1976 Lotus Esprit60,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFE 461R
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 67,201 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 66,535 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 66,207 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 65,554 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 64,625 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 64,120 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,368 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 62,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,658 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 61,552 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 61,093 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 60,848 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,673 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,385 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,244 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 59,494 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 59,008 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 58,265 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 58,265 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 56,780 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 56,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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VFE 461R is a 1976 Lotus Esprit in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1976 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 60,848 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 VFE 461R, 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 50 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 VFE 461R registered?

VFE 461R is a 1976 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 October 1976.

Is VFE 461R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFE 461R shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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