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X883 VRL

2001 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,571 mi
Last recorded6,571 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Lotus Esprit33,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX883 VRL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 6,571 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 6,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 5,640 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 4,750 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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X883 VRL is a 2001 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 33,900 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 X883 VRL, 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 25 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of X883 VRL?

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What year was X883 VRL registered?

X883 VRL is a 2001 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X883 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X883 VRL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X883 VRL have outstanding finance?

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