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B502 YGF

1984 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,007 mi
Last recorded52,007 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB502 YGF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 52,007 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 51,906 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 51,770 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,770 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 51,641 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,920 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 50,309 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 YGF is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 B502 YGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B502 YGF registered?

B502 YGF is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B502 YGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B502 YGF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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