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HSB 931Y

1983 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

79,823 mi
Last recorded79,823 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Lotus Esprit59,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSB 931Y
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 79,823 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 79,001 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 79,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 78,426 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 77,951 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 77,623 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,931 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 76,490 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 75,717 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 75,288 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,768 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 74,026 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 73,167 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 72,502 miles

slight movement on n/s/f lower trunion

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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HSB 931Y is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HSB 931Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HSB 931Y?

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What year was HSB 931Y registered?

HSB 931Y is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is HSB 931Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSB 931Y shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HSB 931Y have outstanding finance?

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