MOT Status
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20,420 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, OS FRONT TYRE CRACKING TO SIDE WALL, FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P853 RVG is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 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 P853 RVG, 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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How do I check the history of P853 RVG?
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What year was P853 RVG registered?
P853 RVG is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 11 April 1997.
Is P853 RVG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P853 RVG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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