MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,833 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both front tyres worn on inner edge
park brake effort only just met
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in need of replacement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Various areas covered restricting views
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A812 VUY is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 A812 VUY, 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 A812 VUY registered?
A812 VUY is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 25 August 1983.
Is A812 VUY safe to buy?
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