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A405 RTT

1984 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,214 mi
Last recorded81,214 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA405 RTT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 81,214 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 80,813 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 80,807 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 80,784 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,053 miles

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

Front windscreen is cracked at lower part at drivers side, this is not within the swept area at time of inspection

Fail 23 Jul 2014 80,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Front windscreen is cracked at lower part at drivers side, this is not within the swept area at time of inspection

Pass 12 Jul 2013 79,621 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside lower part of windscreen is cracked but is not within the swept area at time of inspection

Fail 5 Jul 2013 79,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside lower part of windscreen is cracked but is not within the swept area at time of inspection

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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A405 RTT is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A405 RTT, 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 A405 RTT registered?

A405 RTT is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 2 January 1984.

Is A405 RTT safe to buy?

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