MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,442 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
fuel cap seals becoming perished
oil weep
steering system slightly rough
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
n/s o/s petrol cap seals becoming perished
oil weep
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
choke lever broken
n/s o/s petrol cap seals becoming perished
oil weep
Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
minor oil weep
minor oil weep
n/s o/s anti roll bar bushes to wishbones becoming perished
slight blow exhaust manifold
slight movement rack end o/s/f
water pump weeping
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
minor oil weep
n/s o/s anti roll bar bushes to wishbones becoming perished
slight blow exhaust manifold
slight movement rack end o/s/f
water pump weeping
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B40 VYL is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 1984 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 56,973 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 B40 VYL, 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 42 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B40 VYL registered?
B40 VYL is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 August 1984.
Is B40 VYL safe to buy?
The MOT history for B40 VYL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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