MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,498 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C771 BYJ is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1988 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 57,107 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 C771 BYJ, 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 38 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was C771 BYJ registered?
C771 BYJ is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 23 August 1988.
Is C771 BYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for C771 BYJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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