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B140 KNH

1984 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,331 mi
Last recorded43,331 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB140 KNH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 43,331 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 42,981 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 42,343 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 42,343 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2021 42,301 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 41,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 41,657 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 41,657 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking from manifold and exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 41,266 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2017 41,134 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 40,939 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,755 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 40,657 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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B140 KNH is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B140 KNH, 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 B140 KNH registered?

B140 KNH is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B140 KNH safe to buy?

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