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A812 VUY

1983 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,833 mi
Last recorded64,833 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 1983 Lotus Esprit59,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA812 VUY
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 64,833 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 64,639 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 64,485 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 64,307 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 64,305 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 62,974 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 62,696 miles

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Pass 9 Jan 2015 62,163 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 60,579 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 58,792 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 55,662 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 55,452 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 51,456 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 51,456 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 43,115 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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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?

The MOT history for A812 VUY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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