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YEH 119X

1982 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,813 mi
Last recorded77,813 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEH 119X
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 77,813 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 77,798 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 73,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 73,892 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 69,457 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 66,048 miles

horn intermitent loose wire

right main beam operated when tapped

stone chip in zone b

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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YEH 119X is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YEH 119X, 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

How do I check the history of YEH 119X?

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What year was YEH 119X registered?

YEH 119X is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is YEH 119X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEH 119X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YEH 119X have outstanding finance?

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