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A856 JPB

1984 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,898 mi
Last recorded38,898 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA856 JPB
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 38,898 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 38,883 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 38,863 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 38,863 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 38,716 miles

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 38,702 miles

Front washer poor

Front wiper blade poor

HC levels high on emissions test

Pass 29 Sep 2014 38,667 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 38,436 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 38,296 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,296 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,064 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,759 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 37,295 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 36,079 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 36,051 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 36,020 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 35,928 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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A856 JPB is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A856 JPB, 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 A856 JPB registered?

A856 JPB is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A856 JPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A856 JPB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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