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A778 PKR

1984 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,920 mi
Last recorded37,920 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA778 PKR
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 37,920 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 37,899 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 37,670 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 37,550 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,199 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 36,896 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 35,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 35,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,410 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 15 Mar 2012 35,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,390 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,346 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 35,326 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,798 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 35,295 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 35,273 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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A778 PKR is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A778 PKR, 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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What year was A778 PKR registered?

A778 PKR is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A778 PKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A778 PKR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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