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A40 YHE

1984 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,634 mi
Last recorded36,634 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA40 YHE
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2024 36,634 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 36,519 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 36,171 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 35,456 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 35,134 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 35,076 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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A40 YHE is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Silver 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 A40 YHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A40 YHE?

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What year was A40 YHE registered?

A40 YHE is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 10 February 1984.

Is A40 YHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A40 YHE 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.

Does A40 YHE have outstanding finance?

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