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WEX 50X

1981 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,242 mi
Last recorded84,242 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Lotus Esprit54,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEX 50X
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2026 84,242 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 84,030 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 83,768 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 83,755 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 83,724 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 83,696 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 83,601 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 83,389 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 83,052 miles

n/s front brake binding

Pass 27 Mar 2010 82,991 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 82,622 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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WEX 50X is a 1981 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 54,457 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 WEX 50X, 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 45 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WEX 50X?

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What year was WEX 50X registered?

WEX 50X is a 1981 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 10 November 1981.

Is WEX 50X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEX 50X shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WEX 50X have outstanding finance?

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