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URH 666R

1977 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,090 mi
Last recorded81,090 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 Lotus Esprit66,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURH 666R
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 81,090 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 78,438 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 77,575 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 77,575 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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URH 666R is a 1977 Lotus Esprit in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 URH 666R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was URH 666R registered?

URH 666R is a 1977 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 June 1977.

Is URH 666R safe to buy?

The MOT history for URH 666R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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