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VEX 299S

1977 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,932 mi
Last recorded68,932 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 Lotus Esprit66,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEX 299S
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 68,932 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 68,642 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,358 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 68,356 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 68,348 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,444 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 67,444 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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VEX 299S is a 1977 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VEX 299S, 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 VEX 299S registered?

VEX 299S is a 1977 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is VEX 299S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEX 299S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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