MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,231 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
steering wheel rim slightly loose
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
steering wheel rim slightly loose
Headlamp aim unable to be tested lights not popping up (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
both side engine mounts deteriorated
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
both side engine mounts deteriorated
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
both side engine mounts deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too low lamp does not open fully (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
both side engine mounts deteriorated
slight roughness through steering
engine mounts deteriorated
slight roughness through steering
Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlamp not opening fully (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak ()
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement both side mounts (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside seatbelt does not retract fully
slight roughness felt through steering
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing R clip missing at top pin (3.5.1l)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside seatbelt does not retract fully
offside headlamp will not open or close fully
slight roughness felt through steering
nearside seatbelt does not retract fully
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)
nearside seatbelt does not retract fully
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Brake rod insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b) DANGEROUS
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LFU 972R is a 1976 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
Across all 1976 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 60,848 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 LFU 972R, 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 50 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LFU 972R registered?
LFU 972R is a 1976 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 3 September 1976.
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