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WRU 295X

1982 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

7,575 mi
Last recorded7,575 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRU 295X
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 7,575 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 7,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake only just met minimum efficency

Pass 4 Jul 2017 6,876 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 5,433 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 104,523 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 103,275 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 101,701 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 100,499 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 99,001 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 98,118 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 97,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 94,488 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 93,068 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 91,063 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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WRU 295X is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WRU 295X, 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 WRU 295X registered?

WRU 295X is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 7 June 1982.

Is WRU 295X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRU 295X shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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