MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,237 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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