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BOV 5V

1983 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

38,081 mi
Last recorded38,081 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Lotus Esprit59,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOV 5V
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 38,081 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 37,334 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 36,715 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 35,740 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 34,753 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 33,897 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 32,219 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 32,219 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 31,087 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 30,072 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 28,749 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 26,801 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 26,763 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 26,567 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,461 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 26,016 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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BOV 5V is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 BOV 5V, 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 BOV 5V registered?

BOV 5V is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is BOV 5V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOV 5V shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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