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SWP 482P

2009 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,982 mi
Last recorded77,982 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWP 482P
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 77,982 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 77,858 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 77,858 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SWP 482P is a 2009 Lotus Esprit in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SWP 482P, 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 17 years old, this Lotus Esprit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SWP 482P registered?

SWP 482P is a 2009 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is SWP 482P safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWP 482P shows 3 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.

Does SWP 482P have outstanding finance?

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