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BPK 113Y

1983 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

62,631 mi
Last recorded62,631 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1983 Lotus Esprit59,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPK 113Y
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 62,631 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 62,207 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 62,104 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 62,027 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,974 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 61,858 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 61,784 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 61,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf bearing slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2011 61,421 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 61,028 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 60,632 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 60,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 59,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 59,874 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 59,262 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BPK 113Y is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BPK 113Y, 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 BPK 113Y registered?

BPK 113Y is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 21 June 1983.

Is BPK 113Y safe to buy?

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