MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,400 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunion joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hazzard warning tell tale light not working
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in offside rack bush (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Hazzard warning tell tale light not working
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in offside rack bush (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front shock absorber top mounts deteriorated
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
wiper leaving slight smear
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A9 VPO is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 A9 VPO, 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 A9 VPO registered?
A9 VPO is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 27 January 1984.
Is A9 VPO safe to buy?
The MOT history for A9 VPO 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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