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A9 LOT

1984 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

44,242 mi
Last recorded44,242 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 44,242 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 43,941 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 43,473 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2023 42,945 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 42,528 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 42,148 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 41,672 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 41,080 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 40,313 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 39,735 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 38,737 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 38,628 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 38,059 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 37,951 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 37,951 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,176 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,864 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 35,636 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 34,568 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 32,403 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2005

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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A9 LOT is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A9 LOT, 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 A9 LOT registered?

A9 LOT is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A9 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 LOT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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