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NIB 2001

1983 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,183 mi
Last recorded50,183 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Lotus Esprit59,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIB 2001
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 50,183 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 49,929 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 49,724 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 49,537 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 49,335 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 49,019 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 48,781 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 48,464 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,204 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 46,656 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,548 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 42,775 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 42,775 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 42,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s/f stub pin/rose joint has slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2011 42,750 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f stub pin/rose joint has slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,967 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,317 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 39,232 miles

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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NIB 2001 is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NIB 2001, 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 NIB 2001 registered?

NIB 2001 is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is NIB 2001 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIB 2001 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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