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YVR 125

1983 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,273 mi
Last recorded83,273 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1983 Lotus Esprit59,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVR 125
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 83,273 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 83,273 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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YVR 125 is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 YVR 125, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YVR 125 registered?

YVR 125 is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 28 June 1983.

Is YVR 125 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVR 125 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YVR 125 have outstanding finance?

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