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B326 OLE

1985 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,260 mi
Last recorded70,260 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB326 OLE
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 70,260 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 22 Sep 2017 70,021 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,638 miles

Offside Rear tyre valve starting to perish

Fail 18 Aug 2016 69,638 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear tyre valve starting to perish

Pass 19 Aug 2015 69,209 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 68,024 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 67,128 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 67,128 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,185 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 66,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 66,160 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side rear body mount starting to split

Pass 21 Apr 2010 65,626 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 65,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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B326 OLE is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B326 OLE, 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 B326 OLE registered?

B326 OLE is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 February 1985.

Is B326 OLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B326 OLE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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