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A14 DYC

1983 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,856 mi
Last recorded61,856 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2008
Typical for 1983 Lotus Esprit59,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 DYC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2008 61,856 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 61,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake discs slightly

front tyres cracked and perished

wheel bolt missing in each wheel

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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A14 DYC is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A14 DYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A14 DYC registered?

A14 DYC is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A14 DYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 DYC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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