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PVK 603Y

1983 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,708 mi
Last recorded53,708 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Lotus Esprit59,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVK 603Y
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 53,708 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 53,647 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 53,647 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 53,647 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 53,647 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 51,719 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 51,719 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,917 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 48,977 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 48,977 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 May 2007 48,324 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 May 2007 48,324 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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PVK 603Y is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PVK 603Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PVK 603Y registered?

PVK 603Y is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 March 1983.

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The MOT history for PVK 603Y shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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