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ADZ 63

1985 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,313 mi
Last recorded40,313 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADZ 63
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 40,313 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 40,308 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 39,701 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 39,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 39,613 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 39,580 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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ADZ 63 is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 50,410 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ADZ 63, 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 41 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ADZ 63?

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What year was ADZ 63 registered?

ADZ 63 is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is ADZ 63 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADZ 63 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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