MOT Status
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73,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly positioned (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P859 RVG is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 P859 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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What year was P859 RVG registered?
P859 RVG is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 April 1997.
Is P859 RVG safe to buy?
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