MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,076 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under trays fitted
Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad is worn (3.5.1g)
steering UJ is slightly stuck
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
f/r shock absorbers and springs heavily corroded
slight oil leak
steering stiff
slight rear brake imbalance
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B228 BJO is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 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 B228 BJO, 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 B228 BJO registered?
B228 BJO is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is B228 BJO safe to buy?
The MOT history for B228 BJO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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