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B18 CPB

1985 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,218 mi
Last recorded17,218 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 CPB
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2023 17,218 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 17,215 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 17,182 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 17,181 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 17,137 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 17,044 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 16,961 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,960 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,955 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 16,948 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 16,880 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 16,738 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 15,975 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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B18 CPB is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 B18 CPB, 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 B18 CPB registered?

B18 CPB is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 11 March 1985.

Is B18 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 CPB shows 13 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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