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B434 WNG

1984 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,198 mi
Last recorded56,198 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB434 WNG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 56,198 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 56,198 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 55,062 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 53,495 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 53,495 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 May 2015 53,090 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 53,090 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 May 2014 51,626 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 49,063 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 45,935 miles

oil leak

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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B434 WNG is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 B434 WNG, 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 B434 WNG registered?

B434 WNG is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 12 November 1984.

Is B434 WNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B434 WNG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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