MOT Status
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28,829 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions unable to be completed severe missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded at rear (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak from rear diff area
oil leak from rear diff area
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
oil leak from rear diff area
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
All tyre deteriorated and cracking on outer sidewalls (No cords visible at time of test)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
All tyre deteriorated and cracking on outer sidewalls (No cords visible at time of test)
all four tyres perished
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
all four tyres perished
all four tyres perishing
all 4 tyres cracking on outer sidewalls.
offside catalytic coverter rattling.
all four tyres perishing
wiper blade smearing
all 4 tyres starting to perish.
rear discs pitted.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
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A110 TUS is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
Across all 1997 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 46,303 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 A110 TUS, 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 29 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A110 TUS registered?
A110 TUS is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 10 January 1997.
Is A110 TUS safe to buy?
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