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BFV 315R

1977 Lotus Esprit

Orange Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,625 mi
Last recorded82,625 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1977 Lotus Esprit66,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFV 315R
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 82,625 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 82,599 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 82,393 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 79,146 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 78,739 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 78,080 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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BFV 315R is a 1977 Lotus Esprit in Orange with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BFV 315R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BFV 315R?

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What year was BFV 315R registered?

BFV 315R is a 1977 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 March 1977.

Is BFV 315R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFV 315R shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BFV 315R have outstanding finance?

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