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YPH 506T

1978 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,082 mi
Last recorded57,082 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Lotus Esprit57,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPH 506T
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 57,082 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 56,891 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 56,891 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing outer arm hub/shock mounting lock nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,590 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 56,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 56,085 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 55,327 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 55,327 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 55,307 miles

near side rear tyre has been rubbing on the exhaust

Fail 26 Jun 2013 55,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear tyre has been rubbing on the exhaust

Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,001 miles

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

near side rear tyre has rubbed exhaust

Fail 27 Jun 2012 54,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

near side rear tyre has rubbed exhaust

Pass 14 May 2011 54,500 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2011 54,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 54,475 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION AND CROSSMEMBER COVERED IN SURFACE RUST

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 54,465 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT SUSPENSION AND CROSSMEMBER COVERED IN SURFACE RUST

Pass 11 Sep 2006 54,151 miles

nearside rear suspension arm inner bush slight movement

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2006 54,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear suspension arm inner bush slight movement

oil leak

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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YPH 506T is a 1978 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 YPH 506T, 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.

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What year was YPH 506T registered?

YPH 506T is a 1978 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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The MOT history for YPH 506T shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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