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XPE 230S

1977 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,237 mi
Last recorded5,237 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1977 Lotus Esprit66,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPE 230S
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 5,237 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 4,140 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 4,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear no/plate starting to deteriorate

slight movement in o/s/r hub assembly

slight wear on front discs

Pass 25 Aug 2009 869 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 97,378 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 97,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides rear hubs slight play.

exhaust system rusty.

general corrosion.

o/s/ wheel rim damage.

rear discs scored.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 93,745 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 93,718 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

slight play o/s/r cv joints. †corrosion front crossmember/chassis legs.

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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XPE 230S is a 1977 Lotus Esprit in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XPE 230S, 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.

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What year was XPE 230S registered?

XPE 230S is a 1977 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 13 September 1977.

Is XPE 230S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPE 230S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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