MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,347 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
battery light on
uknown leak from centre of car coolant ?
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 ?
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)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of B473 AMH?
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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?
The MOT history for B473 AMH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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