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A110 TYS

1985 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,087 mi
Last recorded75,087 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA110 TYS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 75,087 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 74,657 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 74,528 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 74,478 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 73,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished between tread

Nearside Rear outer wall perished

Offside Front Lower steering knuckle has excessive play

Offside Front Tyre perished between tread

Offside Rear outer wall perished

Pass 3 Sep 2014 70,411 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 26 Aug 2014 70,403 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

steering system tight

Pass 17 May 2013 66,162 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 May 2013 66,153 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2012 64,865 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper blade slightly torn

Fail 12 May 2011 63,823 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

wiper blade slightly torn.

Pass 12 May 2011 63,823 miles

wiper blade slightly torn.

Pass 11 May 2010 60,963 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 60,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2009 58,495 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2009 58,483 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,057 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 53,594 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 53,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 51,027 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 51,022 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

oil leak

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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A110 TYS is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A110 TYS, 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 A110 TYS registered?

A110 TYS is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 29 April 1985.

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