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XBC 443X

1981 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,360 mi
Last recorded67,360 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1981 Lotus Esprit54,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBC 443X
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,360 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,279 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 65,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres slight perished

Pass 17 Aug 2010 65,407 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 64,827 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 64,801 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 63,894 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 63,886 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 63,886 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leak at front also one cooling fan jammed .o/s/rear radius arm slightly bent

Pass 15 Oct 2005 63,856 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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XBC 443X is a 1981 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XBC 443X, 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.

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What year was XBC 443X registered?

XBC 443X is a 1981 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 26 October 1981.

Is XBC 443X safe to buy?

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