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A818 VVX

1984 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,581 mi
Last recorded39,581 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA818 VVX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 39,581 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 38,895 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 38,601 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 38,559 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 36,431 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 36,022 miles

service and handbrake only just met minimum efficencys

Fail 5 Sep 2016 36,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing lower trunion (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

service and handbrake only just met minimum efficencys

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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A818 VVX is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A818 VVX, 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 A818 VVX registered?

A818 VVX is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 25 May 1984.

Is A818 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A818 VVX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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