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YPJ 596Y

1983 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,831 mi
Last recorded62,831 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1983 Lotus Esprit59,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPJ 596Y
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 62,831 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 60,762 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 59,498 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 59,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 58,734 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 58,074 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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YPJ 596Y is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 59,354 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 YPJ 596Y, 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 43 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YPJ 596Y registered?

YPJ 596Y is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 14 February 1983.

Is YPJ 596Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPJ 596Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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