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1978 LOTUS ESPRIT2.0L Petrol

ATH 646T

Vehicle Insight Summary

LOTUS ESPRIT (1978, Petrol, 1973cc) — mileage recorded at 26,527. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Expired

Expires 28/09/2023

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 26,527
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1978
Engine: 1973cc

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/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1978, this Lotus Esprit with plate ATH 646T has undergone 2 MOT inspections since September 2022.

Across its entire MOT history, this Lotus has a 50% success rate (1 passes and 1 fails). The failure history is significant; we recommend a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase.

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