MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,987 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electric fuel pump outer casing missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust silencer touching battery box
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Electric fuel pump outer casing missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust silencer touching battery box
Spare tyre defective ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WYR 257T is a 1978 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 1978 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,482 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 WYR 257T, 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 48 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 WYR 257T?
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What year was WYR 257T registered?
WYR 257T is a 1978 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 9 August 1978.
Is WYR 257T safe to buy?
The MOT history for WYR 257T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does WYR 257T have outstanding finance?
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