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B429 MLL

1984 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,105 mi
Last recorded45,105 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB429 MLL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 45,105 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 45,021 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 43,957 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 43,957 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 41,733 miles

play in front anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in front trunions

steering rack gaitors starting to crack

Pass 17 May 2013 41,515 miles

exhaust corroded

rear springs corroded

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in lower suspension trunnions

suspect very slight play in front wheel bearings

very slight play in offside door hinges

Pass 18 May 2012 41,302 miles

exhaust corroded

play in anti roll bar bushes

rear springs corroded

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in lower suspension trunnions

washers just hitting screen

Pass 20 May 2011 41,164 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

slight play in lower front suspension

Pass 20 May 2010 40,969 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front brake getting tight

offside headlamp aim just in

rear pads getting low

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

slight play in both lower suspention joints

suspect slight oil leak from engine

tyre size 235/60/15 - 195/60/15

washers just providing water

Pass 28 May 2009 40,733 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 40,479 miles

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in both lower suspension bushes

Fail 17 May 2007 40,063 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

clitch pedal rubber torn

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in lower suspension joints

tail pie bracket cracked(still secure)

Pass 17 May 2007 40,063 miles

clitch pedal rubber torn

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in lower suspension joints

tail pie bracket cracked(still secure)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 37,862 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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B429 MLL is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B429 MLL, 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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B429 MLL is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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