GBAVX170X

LOTUS ESPRIT

1982 · BLACK · PETROL · 3,245 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-08-01● MOT: No results returned● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 21 tests · 15 passed · 6 failed

PASS5 May 2022
3,245 mi
PASS27 April 2021
2,796 mi
FAIL27 April 2021
2,796 mi
  • MAJORRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MAJORExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MAJORExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASS20 March 2020
2,793 mi
FAIL17 March 2020
2,793 mi
PASS31 January 2018
289 mi
FAIL31 January 2018
289 mi
  • PRSExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
PASS30 January 2017
99,472 mi
PASS1 September 2015
98,537 mi
PASS25 June 2014
97,929 mi
PASS19 March 2013
94,787 mi
FAIL19 March 2013
94,787 mi
PASS19 March 2012
92,626 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASS23 March 2011
89,931 mi
PASS10 March 2010
86,803 mi
FAIL9 March 2010
86,803 mi
  • FAILNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • FAILOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • FAILNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASS4 December 2008
84,218 mi
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  • USER ENTEREDright coolant fan insecure
PASS6 December 2007
81,990 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASS27 November 2006
78,347 mi
FAIL23 November 2006
78,347 mi
  • FAILOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
  • USER ENTEREDhandbrake week
PASS9 December 2005
74,104 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LOTUS
Model
ESPRIT
Colour
BLACK
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
2,174 cc
Year
1982
First registered
1982-01
Tax due
2027-08-01
Recorded mileage
3,245 mi

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