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XPJ 501Y

1982 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,887 mi
Last recorded76,887 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPJ 501Y
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 76,887 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 72,047 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 65,733 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 65,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 60,913 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 55,834 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 55,644 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 55,464 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 55,397 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 55,300 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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XPJ 501Y is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPJ 501Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XPJ 501Y registered?

XPJ 501Y is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 November 1982.

Is XPJ 501Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPJ 501Y shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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