MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front windscreen is cracked at lower part at drivers side, this is not within the swept area at time of inspection
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front windscreen is cracked at lower part at drivers side, this is not within the swept area at time of inspection
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside lower part of windscreen is cracked but is not within the swept area at time of inspection
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside lower part of windscreen is cracked but is not within the swept area at time of inspection
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
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A405 RTT is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 A405 RTT, 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 A405 RTT registered?
A405 RTT is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 2 January 1984.
Is A405 RTT safe to buy?
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