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A874 RYY

1983 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,243 mi
Last recorded8,243 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1983 Lotus Esprit59,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA874 RYY
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 8,243 miles

Front to rear brake pipes have been cable tied

Fail 11 Oct 2011 8,243 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 7,598 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 7,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 150 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 92,979 miles

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.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 89,771 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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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?

The MOT history for A874 RYY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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