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B313 ETG

1985 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,303 mi
Last recorded31,303 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB313 ETG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 31,303 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 31,293 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 31,284 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 31,276 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 31,264 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 31,147 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 31,081 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 31,016 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 30,975 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 30,970 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,691 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 30,691 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2010 30,680 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 30,433 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,427 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 30,323 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 30,323 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 29,970 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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B313 ETG is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 B313 ETG, 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 B313 ETG registered?

B313 ETG is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 13 February 1985.

Is B313 ETG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B313 ETG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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