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GBBNE771Y

LOTUS ESPRIT

1982 · RED · PETROL · 72,927 mi

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

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MOT History — 8 tests · 4 passed · 4 failed

PASS28 April 2009
72,927 mi
FAIL17 April 2009
72,905 mi
  • FAILHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
  • FAILOffside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
  • FAILOffside Outer Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
  • FAILOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
  • FAILHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
  • FAILFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  • FAILSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
  • FAILHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  • FAILOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
PASS7 April 2008
71,317 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  • ADVISORYOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
FAIL4 April 2008
71,317 mi
  • FAILSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
  • ADVISORYNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  • ADVISORYOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
FAIL27 April 2007
69,816 mi
PASS27 April 2007
69,816 mi
PASS21 April 2006
67,942 mi
FAIL18 April 2006
67,942 mi
  • FAILWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILNearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILNearside Inner Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
  • FAILNearside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
  • FAILOffside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
  • FAILOffside Inner Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
  • FAILOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
  • FAILOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
  • FAILOffside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
  • FAILNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • FAILOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • FAILOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • FAILNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  • FAILOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  • FAILNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
  • ADVISORYFront Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LOTUS
Model
ESPRIT
Colour
RED
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
2,174 cc
Year
1982
First registered
1982-09
Recorded mileage
72,927 mi

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