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B240 BDS

1985 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,420 mi
Last recorded54,420 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB240 BDS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 54,420 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 52,509 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 52,012 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 50,999 miles

no hazard or indicator tail tale

Fail 16 Jun 2022 50,976 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

no hazzard or indicator tail tale

Pass 29 Jun 2021 49,670 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 49,670 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2017 49,647 miles

Offside Front shock absorber minor seap

Pass 17 May 2016 49,256 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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B240 BDS is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 B240 BDS, 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.

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What year was B240 BDS registered?

B240 BDS is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 January 1985.

Is B240 BDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B240 BDS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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