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B4 FOC

1985 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,013 mi
Last recorded42,013 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 FOC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 42,013 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 41,323 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 40,677 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 40,676 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 39,770 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 39,026 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 37,364 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 36,907 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 35,934 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 35,314 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 35,109 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 35,088 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 34,914 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 34,759 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,479 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 34,240 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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B4 FOC is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B4 FOC, 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 B4 FOC registered?

B4 FOC is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B4 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 FOC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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