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YAH 855X

1982 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,960 mi
Last recorded53,960 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAH 855X
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,960 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2008 52,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2007 52,024 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 49,631 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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YAH 855X is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YAH 855X, 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 YAH 855X registered?

YAH 855X is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is YAH 855X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAH 855X shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YAH 855X have outstanding finance?

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