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B327 OLE

1985 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,180 mi
Last recorded43,180 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2007
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB327 OLE
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2007 43,180 miles

n/s mirror loose †o/s rear tyre outer side wall cracks †small grab both rear brakes †all discs corrosion (standing) †rear brake pads low

Fail 14 Mar 2007 43,177 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

emgine oil on minimum level. †n/s wing mirror insecure. †rear brake discs corroded. †n/s front tyre outer sidewall cracking. †front brake discs 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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B327 OLE is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B327 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 B327 OLE registered?

B327 OLE is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 11 March 1985.

Is B327 OLE safe to buy?

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