MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,785 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering system fouling brake hose contacting wheel and steering arm (2.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Steering system fouling brake hose contacting wheel and steering arm (2.1.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
nearside steering end rubbing on suspension arm when vehicle jacked up
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KVO 798V is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 KVO 798V, 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 KVO 798V registered?
KVO 798V is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 20 July 1983.
Is KVO 798V safe to buy?
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