MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,431 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
general underside corrosion
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Bind at nearside rear wheel.
Front brakes are out of ballance.
Nearside rear shock absorber is damp.
Park lever is damaged .Reduced park brake performance.
Play at nearside lower suspension trunion.
Steering is stiff.
Front and rear suspension arms are rusty.
Nearside front wheelrim is damaged.
Nearside headlamp reflector is poor.
Offside rear shock absorber has slight weep.
Park brake lever is damaged.
Reduced performance at park brakes.
Slight play at front wheel bearings.
Park performance at lower level
Steering stiff
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
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A223 NAR is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 A223 NAR, 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 A223 NAR registered?
A223 NAR is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 October 1983.
Is A223 NAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for A223 NAR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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