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A222 VGB

1984 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,611 mi
Last recorded43,611 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA222 VGB
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2024 43,611 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 43,348 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 43,338 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 43,237 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 43,155 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 42,881 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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A222 VGB is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A222 VGB, 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 A222 VGB registered?

A222 VGB is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 2 April 1984.

Is A222 VGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A222 VGB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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