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B415 CMT

1985 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,174 mi
Last recorded12,174 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB415 CMT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 12,174 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 11,954 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight coolant and oil leaks at rear

Very slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 21 Feb 2024 11,714 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 11,589 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 11,328 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 11,252 miles

both front brake pipes greased.

Pass 10 Dec 2019 11,147 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 10,903 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of car (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 10,446 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 9,657 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 8,757 miles

both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 7,790 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 6,717 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 6,279 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 5,590 miles

parking brake only just made 16% minimum efficiency to pass

Pass 1 Dec 2010 4,632 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both fuel cap seals perished

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 1 Dec 2010 4,629 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both fuel cap seals perished

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 8 Dec 2009 3,245 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing rough.

Parking brake on minimum limit of 16%.

Wiper split.

Fail 3 Nov 2009 3,242 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 24 Jun 2008 1,321 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 11,709 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 11,708 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front disc pads seem worn low

n/s/r brake slightly binding

water leak from above o/s driveshaft

Fail 23 May 2006 11,708 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 11,708 miles

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.

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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B415 CMT is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 B415 CMT, 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 B415 CMT registered?

B415 CMT is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 3 May 1985.

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