MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,985 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Both rear tyre's are starting to crack
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
fuel caps seals - start to crack.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
fuel caps seals - start to crack.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
service brake efficincy 56 % - on the low side
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre is starting to wear
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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83 RB is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 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 83 RB, 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 83 RB registered?
83 RB is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is 83 RB safe to buy?
The MOT history for 83 RB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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