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A560 BNN

1983 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,952 mi
Last recorded50,952 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1983 Lotus Esprit59,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA560 BNN
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 50,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 50,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 50,179 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 49,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 49,000 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 48,378 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 48,309 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 47,940 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 47,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 46,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 46,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,712 miles

corrosion on components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,259 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,343 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,905 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2010 42,763 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

suspension corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2009 41,469 miles

front shockabsorbers corroding

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 4 Feb 2008 39,722 miles

Oil leak

emissions pass on fast idle

front brake pipes corroding,rear brake pipe corroding

slight play in offside front trunnion,slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Feb 2007 38,138 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 36,312 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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A560 BNN is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1983 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 59,354 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 A560 BNN, 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 43 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A560 BNN is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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