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VPD 439X

1982 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,562 mi
Last recorded34,562 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPD 439X
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 34,562 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 73,947 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 73,712 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 73,712 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 72,936 miles

exhaust back box backet deteriorated

various oil leaks

various signs of coolant leaks

Pass 28 Jun 2014 71,828 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 70,774 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 68,812 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2010 68,125 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 67,062 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 65,268 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 64,897 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 64,600 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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VPD 439X is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VPD 439X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VPD 439X registered?

VPD 439X is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 24 June 1982.

Is VPD 439X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPD 439X shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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