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RWO 503R

1976 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

45,233 mi
Last recorded45,233 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2005
Typical for 1976 Lotus Esprit60,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWO 503R
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2005 45,233 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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RWO 503R is a 1976 Lotus Esprit in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1976 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 60,848 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 RWO 503R, 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 50 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 RWO 503R registered?

RWO 503R is a 1976 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is RWO 503R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWO 503R shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RWO 503R have outstanding finance?

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