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WLP 48X

1982 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

5,999 mi
Last recorded5,999 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLP 48X
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 5,999 miles

front brake pipes slightly kinked

slight play within steering wheel

Fail 27 Mar 2017 5,995 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake pipes slightly kinked

slight play within steering wheel

Pass 11 Apr 2016 5,864 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres perished

play in steering rack ends

Fail 29 Mar 2016 5,859 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres perished

play in steering rack ends

Pass 24 Mar 2015 5,412 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2014 4,646 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 4,643 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 3,865 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 3,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 3,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 36 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front lower trunnion joint some movement

Fail 19 Dec 2011 34 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front lower trunnion joint some movement

Pass 19 Jan 2011 69,045 miles

All flexible brake hoses slightly deterioated.

Fail 19 Jan 2011 69,405 miles

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

All flexible brake hoses slightly deterioated.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2010 68,453 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 67,030 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 65,572 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 64,998 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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WLP 48X is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 WLP 48X, 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.

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WLP 48X is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 11 March 1982.

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