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YTF 238T

1979 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,873 mi
Last recorded60,873 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Lotus Esprit58,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTF 238T
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 60,873 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 60,823 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,679 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 60,679 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 59,995 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 59,943 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 59,893 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 59,685 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,648 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 57,625 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 57,608 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 55,588 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 54,792 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 53,819 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 53,424 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 53,586 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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YTF 238T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YTF 238T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YTF 238T registered?

YTF 238T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 11 May 1979.

Is YTF 238T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTF 238T shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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