MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,964 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s/f n/s/r o/s/f o/s/r (2.7.2a)
Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s/f n/s/r o/s/f o/s/r (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
steering rack neck worn
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1/ gear linkage bush excessivly worn
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake warning light on dash, on all the time
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A500 UHS is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 A500 UHS, 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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A500 UHS is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 16 April 1984.
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