MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,866 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s driveshaft seal leaking
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s driveshaft leaking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake pipes starting to rust
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K1 BWL is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 1997 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 46,303 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 K1 BWL, 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 29 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was K1 BWL registered?
K1 BWL is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 March 1997.
Is K1 BWL safe to buy?
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