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DVG 29Y

1983 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,830 mi
Last recorded93,830 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Lotus Esprit59,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVG 29Y
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 93,830 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 91,738 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 91,738 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 90,305 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 88,911 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 87,421 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 86,760 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 85,681 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 83,667 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 81,637 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 81,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 May 2015 81,564 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 81,145 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 80,733 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 80,513 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 80,301 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 79,813 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 79,807 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 77,049 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 77,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 74,050 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 74,050 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 73,520 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 73,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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DVG 29Y is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DVG 29Y, 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 DVG 29Y registered?

DVG 29Y is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 10 March 1983.

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