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B271 JPF

1984 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,750 mi
Last recorded65,750 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB271 JPF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 65,750 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 65,737 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 65,586 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,777 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,514 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 62,464 miles

offside dipped headlight reflector corroded

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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B271 JPF is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Blue 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 B271 JPF, 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 B271 JPF registered?

B271 JPF is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 October 1984.

Is B271 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B271 JPF 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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