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B11 AJS

1987 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,575 mi
Last recorded39,575 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 AJS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 39,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2016 39,485 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,163 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 39,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 39,027 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 38,469 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 38,423 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 38,384 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,309 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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B11 AJS is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1987 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 48,573 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 B11 AJS, 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 39 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B11 AJS registered?

B11 AJS is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 20 March 1987.

Is B11 AJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 AJS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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