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B142 VYX

1984 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,466 mi
Last recorded47,466 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB142 VYX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 47,466 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 47,466 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 47,451 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 47,389 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 47,295 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 47,295 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 47,241 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 47,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 47,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 47,195 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 47,192 miles

Direction indicator not working both sides front and back (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 47,164 miles

Both fuel cap rubbers starting to perish

Pass 21 Jul 2017 47,097 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 46,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 46,928 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 46,898 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 46,866 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 46,827 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,792 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 46,785 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2011 46,687 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 46,630 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 46,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 46,587 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 46,498 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 46,498 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2006 46,328 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 46,328 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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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B142 VYX is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B142 VYX, 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 B142 VYX registered?

B142 VYX is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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