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XYR 4T

1979 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

5,088 mi
Last recorded5,088 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Lotus Esprit58,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYR 4T
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 5,088 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 4,800 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 4,799 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2017 4,672 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 4,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

slight play in both rear drive couplings

Pass 5 Jul 2014 4,133 miles

cover sills under car making full inspection unable

Fail 4 Jul 2014 4,129 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

cover sills under car making full inspection unable

Pass 10 Jan 2014 4,033 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

crackingf to tyres

Fail 10 Jan 2014 4,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

crackingf to tyres

Pass 26 Oct 2010 1,090 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 98,977 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 97,716 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 96,092 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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XYR 4T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1979 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 58,403 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 XYR 4T, 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 47 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XYR 4T registered?

XYR 4T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 6 June 1979.

Is XYR 4T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYR 4T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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