MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,871 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside rear brake caliper is sightly damp
offside rear inner and outter u j joints have play
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
nearside rear brake caliper is sightly damp
offside rear inner and outter u j joints have play
hazard warning switch not fitted
nearside rear caliper area damp
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VVF 971S is a 1976 Lotus Esprit in Orange with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1976 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 60,848 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 VVF 971S, 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 50 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of VVF 971S?
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What year was VVF 971S registered?
VVF 971S is a 1976 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 November 1976.
Is VVF 971S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VVF 971S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VVF 971S have outstanding finance?
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