MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,232 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated seizing up (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
hand bake very stiff opperation
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
hand bake very stiff opperation
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
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A470 GLA is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 A470 GLA, 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 A470 GLA registered?
A470 GLA is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A470 GLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for A470 GLA shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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