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33 TTN

1983 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,572 mi
Last recorded88,572 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Lotus Esprit59,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration33 TTN
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 88,572 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 88,526 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 88,171 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 88,164 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 87,886 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2019 87,880 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 86,778 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 86,027 miles

engine bay covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2017 85,981 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 83,706 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2016 83,669 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2014 81,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight noice coming from offside front wheel (possible wheel bearing)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 79,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,419 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 77,414 miles

all tyres are perished

Pass 7 Jul 2008 76,126 miles

all four tyres are slightly perished

Pass 22 Apr 2006 74,397 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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33 TTN is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1983 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 59,354 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 33 TTN, 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 43 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 33 TTN registered?

33 TTN is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 9 November 1983.

Is 33 TTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 33 TTN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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