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TNR 160R

1977 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,188 mi
Last recorded56,188 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Lotus Esprit66,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNR 160R
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 56,188 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 55,949 miles

Small age crack's in front Tyre's

Fail 13 Apr 2016 55,949 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Small age crack's in front Tyre's

Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,250 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,915 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 54,565 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 53,830 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 53,106 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 51,986 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 50,778 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,121 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 50,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 49,139 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 49,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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TNR 160R is a 1977 Lotus Esprit in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TNR 160R, 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 TNR 160R registered?

TNR 160R is a 1977 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 20 January 1977.

Is TNR 160R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNR 160R shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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