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A648 XGK

1983 Lotus Esprit

Bronze Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,590 mi
Last recorded63,590 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1983 Lotus Esprit59,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA648 XGK
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 63,590 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 63,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 60,366 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 60,064 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 60,064 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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A648 XGK is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in Bronze with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 A648 XGK, 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 A648 XGK registered?

A648 XGK is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 21 September 1983.

Is A648 XGK safe to buy?

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