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A574 VVX

1984 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

81,169 mi
Last recorded81,169 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA574 VVX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 81,169 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 81,162 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 81,060 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 80,999 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 80,880 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 80,873 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 80,571 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 80,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 80,564 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 800,082 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,844 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 79,311 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 78,200 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,335 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 76,511 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 74,245 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 71,764 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 70,153 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front number plate starting to deteriorate

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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A574 VVX is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 A574 VVX, 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 A574 VVX?

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What year was A574 VVX registered?

A574 VVX is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A574 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A574 VVX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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