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10 VME

1985 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,767 mi
Last recorded44,767 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 VME
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 44,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 44,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 44,464 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 44,458 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/ gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 44,448 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 44,424 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 44,089 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 44,089 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 44,061 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 44,030 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 43,962 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 43,906 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 43,823 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 43,712 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 43,467 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 43,435 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 43,430 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,404 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 May 2011 43,369 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

excessive play in gear linkage

fuel filler cap seal starting to crack

trims and trays covering testable items

Fail 24 May 2011 43,342 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

excessive play in gear linkage

fuel filler cap seal starting to crack

trims and trays covering testable items

Pass 27 May 2010 43,259 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 May 2009 43,157 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack at n/s

Pass 22 May 2008 43,068 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 42,976 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 42,862 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?

Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
2,324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 464
brake binding 455
parking brake recording little or no effort 332
Headlamp aim too low 326
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10 VME is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 50,410 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Esprit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 624 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 10 VME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Esprit typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 41 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 10 VME registered?

10 VME is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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