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B14 JLW

1985 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,249 mi
Last recorded30,249 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 JLW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2017 30,249 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 30,132 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 30,006 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 29,710 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 29,477 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 29,438 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,372 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,290 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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B14 JLW is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 50,410 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 B14 JLW, 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 41 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 B14 JLW registered?

B14 JLW is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 15 February 1985.

Is B14 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 JLW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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