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A470 GLA

1983 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,232 mi
Last recorded42,232 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Lotus Esprit59,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA470 GLA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 42,232 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 42,230 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 41,805 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 41,803 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 41,169 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 41,169 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 40,826 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 40,492 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 40,492 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 40,287 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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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?

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