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P866 RVG

1997 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,468 mi
Last recorded30,468 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 RVG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 30,468 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Various brake & suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2023 30,464 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Various suspension/brake components corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 30,427 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 30,389 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 30,257 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,125 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake warning lt on

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2011 30,121 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake warning lt on

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,944 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,582 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 28,945 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 28,350 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 28,338 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 27,584 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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P866 RVG is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P866 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 P866 RVG registered?

P866 RVG is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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