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B111 UBK

1984 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,576 mi
Last recorded60,576 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB111 UBK
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 60,576 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front indicator repeater not working.

hazard switch intermittent.

Pass 4 May 2023 60,211 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 60,211 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 59,936 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 59,297 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 58,460 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Jun 2017 58,460 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,427 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 31 May 2016 58,414 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 57,871 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 57,320 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake/brake warning lamp on

Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,973 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 56,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,442 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 56,441 miles

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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B111 UBK is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 B111 UBK, 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 B111 UBK registered?

B111 UBK is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 24 October 1984.

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