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A387 XGN

1984 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,035 mi
Last recorded86,035 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA387 XGN
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 86,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reversing lamps not working

Fail 14 May 2025 86,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

reversing lamps not working

Pass 2 Jun 2023 86,035 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tail gate missing at the time of test

Fail 1 Jun 2023 86,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tail gate missing at the time of test

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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A387 XGN is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A387 XGN, 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 A387 XGN registered?

A387 XGN is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A387 XGN safe to buy?

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