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B25 WHM

1984 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,382 mi
Last recorded35,382 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 WHM
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 35,382 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,170 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,125 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,093 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2006 35,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

has slight play in o/s steering rack in ball joint

Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,008 miles

has slight play in o/s steering rack in ball joint

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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B25 WHM is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B25 WHM, 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 B25 WHM registered?

B25 WHM is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 7 August 1984.

Is B25 WHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B25 WHM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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