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GBH820HRT

LOTUS ESPRIT

1991 · RED · PETROL · 83,967 mi

● Tax: SORN● MOT: Not valid● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 16 tests · 10 passed · 6 failed

PASS15 June 2022
83,967 mi
PASS17 September 2018
83,960 mi
FAIL17 April 2018
83,961 mi
  • FAILOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced Full of water (1.7.5a)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% upper side light. lower works (1.1.A.3b)
  • FAILNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • FAILOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  • FAILWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid can hear pump working (8.2.3)
  • FAILWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicator (1.2.1f)
  • FAILNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicator and stop light (1.1.A.3f)
  • FAILRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with stop light (1.3.2f)
  • FAILOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • FAILRegistration plate lamp not working Both O/S and N/S (1.1.C.1d)
  • FAILOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  • FAILOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  • FAILExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold cracked (7.1.2)
  • ADVISORYEngine and gearbox oil leak (cam cover is leaking onto the exhaust)
  • FAILBattery insecure (1.9.1)
  • ADVISORYCoolant leak Small pipe missing on the top belt side of engine. leaking bad when engine get hot + did not hear fan cutting in
  • FAILBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
  • FAILBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILExhaust system not adequately supported Back box rubbers (7.1.1)
  • FAILAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
PASS30 March 2013
83,941 mi
FAIL26 March 2013
83,924 mi
  • FAILOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  • FAILOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASS9 December 2011
83,918 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  • USER ENTEREDoffside rear tyre cracking
  • USER ENTEREDunder trays fitted
FAIL8 December 2011
83,918 mi
  • FAILFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
  • FAILNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • FAILOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
  • FAILRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  • USER ENTEREDoffside rear tyre cracking
  • USER ENTEREDunder trays fitted
PASS20 November 2010
83,128 mi
  • USER ENTEREDboth front tyres tread cracking on outer edge
FAIL20 October 2010
83,119 mi
PASS26 October 2009
82,864 mi
PASS4 October 2008
82,342 mi
PASS26 October 2007
81,541 mi
PASS10 October 2006
77,991 mi
FAIL9 October 2006
77,991 mi
  • FAILBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASS22 December 2005
73,359 mi
FAIL22 December 2005
73,359 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYbrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  • USER ENTEREDrecommend brake service

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LOTUS
Model
ESPRIT
Colour
RED
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
2,174 cc
Year
1991
First registered
1991-05
MOT expiry
2023-06-14
Recorded mileage
83,967 mi

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