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A868 LLE

1984 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

25,854 mi
Last recorded25,854 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA868 LLE
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 25,854 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 23,640 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 21,414 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 19,313 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 16,235 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 12,051 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 6,526 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 122 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 95,141 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 89,493 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 89,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 86,011 miles

wear in steering rack inner joints

slight lift in o/s/f lower suspension trunnion

under trays fitted limiting vision of testable parts

Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,522 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 72,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2013 72,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 72,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 71,932 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 71,852 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 71,592 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 71,122 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 70,786 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 69,530 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2004 69,199 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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A868 LLE is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 A868 LLE, 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 A868 LLE registered?

A868 LLE is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 14 June 1984.

Is A868 LLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A868 LLE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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