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RON 865R

1977 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,743 mi
Last recorded11,743 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 1977 Lotus Esprit66,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRON 865R
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Feb 2020 11,743 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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RON 865R is a 1977 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 66,488 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 RON 865R, 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 49 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RON 865R registered?

RON 865R is a 1977 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 26 April 1977.

Is RON 865R safe to buy?

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