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A211 VDE

1983 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,589 mi
Last recorded64,589 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1983 Lotus Esprit59,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA211 VDE
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2014 64,589 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 63,443 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,187 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,657 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 58,906 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2007 57,209 miles

very little effort on nearside hand brake

Pass 23 May 2006 55,045 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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A211 VDE is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 A211 VDE, 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 A211 VDE registered?

A211 VDE is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is A211 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A211 VDE shows 7 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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