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B473 AMH

1985 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,347 mi
Last recorded44,347 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB473 AMH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 44,347 miles

battery light on

uknown leak from centre of car coolant ?

Fail 21 May 2010 44,341 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Front Anti-roll bar modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

battery light on

fuel cap lock sticky

reverse lights stuck on

uknown leak from centre of car coolant ?

Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,853 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 43,853 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,669 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 43,443 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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B473 AMH is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B473 AMH, 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 B473 AMH registered?

B473 AMH is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 16 May 1985.

Is B473 AMH safe to buy?

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