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A7 OCB

1991 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,923 mi
Last recorded76,923 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1991 Lotus Esprit57,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 OCB
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 76,923 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 75,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front mirror slightly damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2008 72,742 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 72,705 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 70,552 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 67,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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A7 OCB is a 1991 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 57,076 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 A7 OCB, 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 35 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 OCB registered?

A7 OCB is a 1991 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 27 March 1991.

Is A7 OCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 OCB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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