GBBIG7007

LOTUS ESPRIT

1981 · WHITE · PETROL · 74,904 mi

● Tax: SORN● MOT: No results returned● ULEZ Non-Compliant

MOT History — 8 tests · 6 passed · 2 failed

PASS20 July 2020

74,904 mi

FAIL17 July 2020

74,904 mi

DANGEROUSStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
MAJORExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

PASS30 June 2015

74,887 mi

ADVISORYAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORYrear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

FAIL22 June 2015

74,887 mi

FAILregistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FAILOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAILIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
FAILFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAILOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAILNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
FAILFront Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FAILBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
FAILNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAILOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
FAILOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAILExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORYAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORYOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
ADVISORYrear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
USER ENTEREDIgnition warning lamp stays illuminated

PASS1 October 2013

74,561 mi

PASS22 September 2012

73,286 mi

PASS24 September 2011

71,403 mi

PASS25 April 2009

67,725 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make: LOTUS
Model: ESPRIT
Colour: WHITE
Fuel type: PETROL
Engine: 2,174 cc
Year: 1981
First registered: 1981-08
Recorded mileage: 74,904 mi

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