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UWW 473R

1977 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

67,376 mi
Last recorded67,376 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1977 Lotus Esprit66,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWW 473R
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,376 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 67,369 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 67,057 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 67,057 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 66,044 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 66,918 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2005 66,906 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2005

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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UWW 473R is a 1977 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 UWW 473R, 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 UWW 473R registered?

UWW 473R is a 1977 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 15 June 1977.

Is UWW 473R safe to buy?

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