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B300 NPA

1985 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,562 mi
Last recorded36,562 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB300 NPA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 36,562 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 36,453 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 36,083 miles

all coil springs corroded

oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2013 35,331 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 35,331 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,680 miles

all four road springs rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2012 34,680 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all four road springs rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2011 34,322 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front top ball joint gaiter split.

oil leak on engine.

slight roughness in steering.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,026 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,777 miles

corrosion to all shock absorbers

wear to o/s/f top wishbone bushes

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,492 miles

corrosion to suspension components

o/s washer needs adjusting

Fail 25 Jun 2008 33,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to suspension components

o/s washer needs adjusting

Pass 11 Jun 2007 33,216 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 32,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B300 NPA is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B300 NPA, 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 B300 NPA registered?

B300 NPA is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B300 NPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B300 NPA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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