MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,562 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all coil springs corroded
oil leak
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
all four road springs rusty
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
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.
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
corrosion to all shock absorbers
wear to o/s/f top wishbone bushes
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
corrosion to suspension components
o/s washer needs adjusting
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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