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B505 VYX

1984 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

18,992 mi
Last recorded18,992 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB505 VYX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 18,992 miles

Park brake requirments onil just met at 16%

Fail 1 Aug 2024 18,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 18,626 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 18,193 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 17,851 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 17,748 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 16,990 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 15,091 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 13,509 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 12,974 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 11,131 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 10,575 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 10,338 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 9,225 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 6,841 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 5,020 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 4,381 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 1,206 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 99,259 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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B505 VYX is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 B505 VYX, 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 B505 VYX registered?

B505 VYX is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 November 1984.

Is B505 VYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B505 VYX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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