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B10 MJY

1984 Lotus Esprit

Gold Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,794 mi
Last recorded93,794 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 MJY
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 93,794 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 93,972 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 93,403 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 92,948 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 92,927 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 92,894 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 92,830 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 92,640 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 92,504 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 92,305 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 92,081 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 91,849 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 91,557 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 91,208 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 90,763 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 90,531 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 90,531 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 90,320 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 90,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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B10 MJY is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Gold with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B10 MJY, 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 B10 MJY registered?

B10 MJY is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 28 August 1984.

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The MOT history for B10 MJY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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