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66 MPH

1984 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,253 mi
Last recorded65,253 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration66 MPH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 65,253 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 65,196 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

steering rack casing slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 65,005 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,748 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 64,747 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 64,694 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 64,517 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 64,501 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 64,225 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 64,131 miles

n/s/r hand brake may need attention.

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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66 MPH is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1984 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 56,973 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 66 MPH, 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 42 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 66 MPH registered?

66 MPH is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is 66 MPH safe to buy?

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