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ASV 885

1977 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,061 mi
Last recorded64,061 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 Lotus Esprit66,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASV 885
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 64,061 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 63,228 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 63,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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ASV 885 is a 1977 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 66,488 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 ASV 885, 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 49 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ASV 885 registered?

ASV 885 is a 1977 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is ASV 885 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASV 885 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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