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B502 RJU

1985 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,094 mi
Last recorded54,094 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB502 RJU
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 54,094 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 51,208 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 51,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 50,977 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 50,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 50,778 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 50,600 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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B502 RJU is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B502 RJU, 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 B502 RJU registered?

B502 RJU is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 7 February 1985.

Is B502 RJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B502 RJU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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