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VTO 70Y

1982 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,044 mi
Last recorded72,044 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTO 70Y
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 72,044 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 72,044 miles

Central Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 70,848 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 68,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 66,868 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 66,826 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 66,820 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 66,560 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 66,471 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 66,471 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 66,463 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 66,463 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 66,540 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 66,437 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 66,408 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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VTO 70Y is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VTO 70Y, 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 VTO 70Y registered?

VTO 70Y is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is VTO 70Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTO 70Y shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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