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OPW 678X

1982 Lotus Esprit

Orange Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,896 mi
Last recorded63,896 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPW 678X
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 63,896 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 62,011 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 61,233 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 60,622 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 60,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

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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OPW 678X is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in Orange with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 65,545 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 OPW 678X, 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 44 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 OPW 678X?

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What year was OPW 678X registered?

OPW 678X is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is OPW 678X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPW 678X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OPW 678X have outstanding finance?

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