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ExpiredMileage
8,243 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front to rear brake pipes have been cable tied
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Front to rear brake pipes have been cable tied
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight play in l/h rear hub assy.
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A874 RYY is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 A874 RYY, 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 A874 RYY registered?
A874 RYY is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 7 November 1983.
Is A874 RYY safe to buy?
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