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137 MPH

1976 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,822 mi
Last recorded38,822 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1976 Lotus Esprit60,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration137 MPH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2017 38,822 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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137 MPH is a 1976 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1976 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 60,848 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 137 MPH, 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 50 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 137 MPH registered?

137 MPH is a 1976 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 29 December 1976.

Is 137 MPH safe to buy?

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