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VTO 67Y

1982 Lotus Esprit

Bronze Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,728 mi
Last recorded64,728 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTO 67Y
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2024 64,728 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 64,554 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 64,334 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 64,053 miles

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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VTO 67Y is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in Bronze with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 65,545 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 VTO 67Y, 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 44 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 VTO 67Y registered?

VTO 67Y is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 7 October 1982.

Is VTO 67Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTO 67Y shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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