MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,923 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r wheel has slight bind recommend further investigation
Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r wheel has slight bind recommend further investigation
Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A121 DRA is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
Across all 1984 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 56,973 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 A121 DRA, 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 42 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A121 DRA registered?
A121 DRA is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is A121 DRA safe to buy?
The MOT history for A121 DRA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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