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8 TAS

1984 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

23,072 mi
Last recorded23,072 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 TAS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 23,072 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 23,062 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 23,051 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 23,041 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 23,031 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 22,996 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 22,990 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 22,984 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 22,949 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 22,934 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 22,898 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 22,871 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 22,818 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 22,818 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 22,709 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,694 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 22,667 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 22,667 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 22,590 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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8 TAS is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 8 TAS, 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 8 TAS registered?

8 TAS is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is 8 TAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 TAS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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