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APR 130T

1976 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,154 mi
Last recorded80,154 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1976 Lotus Esprit60,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPR 130T
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 80,154 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 80,102 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 79,474 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 79,473 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2012 79,403 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 79,354 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 25 May 2010 79,334 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering arm at fixing

Pass 11 Jun 2009 79,325 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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APR 130T is a 1976 Lotus Esprit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1976 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 60,848 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 APR 130T, 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 50 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of APR 130T?

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What year was APR 130T registered?

APR 130T is a 1976 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is APR 130T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APR 130T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does APR 130T have outstanding finance?

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