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A65 WGK

1984 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,585 mi
Last recorded72,585 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA65 WGK
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 72,585 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 72,580 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 70,806 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 69,640 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 67,817 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 67,179 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 64,313 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 64,303 miles

Nearside handbrake slightly sticky

Oil leak around engine area ()

slight smoke on start up

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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A65 WGK is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 A65 WGK, 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

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What year was A65 WGK registered?

A65 WGK is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A65 WGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A65 WGK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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