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A625 NCL

1984 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,205 mi
Last recorded72,205 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA625 NCL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 72,205 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 72,175 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 71,489 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 70,929 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 70,244 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 68,374 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 68,374 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,652 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 65,031 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,682 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,888 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 63,378 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

movement evident in nearside front lower steering/suspension joint

Pass 3 Jun 2009 63,322 miles

movement evident in nearside and offside front lower steering joints

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Fail 1 Jun 2009 63,320 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

movement evident in nearside and offside front lower steering joints

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 25 Jun 2008 63,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f susspension lower joint movement evident

Pass 11 Jun 2007 62,993 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 62,629 miles

slight movement evident in nearside front lower steering joint

Pass 28 Jun 2005 62,019 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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A625 NCL is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A625 NCL, 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 A625 NCL registered?

A625 NCL is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 May 1984.

Is A625 NCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A625 NCL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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