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1983 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,837 mi
Last recorded20,837 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 1983 Lotus Esprit59,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 KN
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2024 20,837 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 20,805 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 20,799 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 20,778 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 20,615 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 20,547 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,475 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,403 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 19,838 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 19,832 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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500 KN is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 500 KN, 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 500 KN registered?

500 KN is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is 500 KN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 KN shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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