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DRF 877Y

1983 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

58,595 mi
Last recorded58,595 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Lotus Esprit59,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRF 877Y
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 58,595 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 58,595 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 58,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel hose from fuel tank deteriorated outer casing cracking/coming off (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 58,468 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 58,468 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both pods not working correctly (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 58,433 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 58,433 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 57,110 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 57,110 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 56,892 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 55,330 miles

Oil leak.

Windscreen cracked.

Fail 1 Oct 2015 55,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen cracked.

Oil leak.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,992 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 54,985 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 54,985 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 54,886 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 54,884 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 54,795 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,787 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,480 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 54,480 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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DRF 877Y is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 DRF 877Y, 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 DRF 877Y registered?

DRF 877Y is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 17 March 1983.

Is DRF 877Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRF 877Y shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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