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A16 SDT

1985 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,033 mi
Last recorded60,033 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SDT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 60,033 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 59,938 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 59,696 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 59,361 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 58,937 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 58,619 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,194 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 57,398 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2009 57,398 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 55,344 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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A16 SDT is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A16 SDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 SDT registered?

A16 SDT is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is A16 SDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 SDT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A16 SDT have outstanding finance?

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