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A68 JAH

1983 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,461 mi
Last recorded63,461 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1983 Lotus Esprit59,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA68 JAH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 63,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

nearside driveshaft boot split

Pass 16 Mar 2010 59,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracked & perished

Pass 5 May 2006 59,014 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 59,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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A68 JAH is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A68 JAH, 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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A68 JAH is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 24 August 1983.

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