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B522 DLG

1985 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,878 mi
Last recorded59,878 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB522 DLG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2013 59,878 miles

o/s/r outer brake pad worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Mar 2012 58,306 miles

both rear brake slightly holding on

hazard light and fog light switchs are sticky and have to be wiggled to work

osr parking brake effort slightly lower than nsr

Pass 8 Oct 2010 56,669 miles

nsf tyre perishing

nsr and osr wheels hold on

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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B522 DLG is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B522 DLG, 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 B522 DLG registered?

B522 DLG is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 10 April 1985.

Is B522 DLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B522 DLG shows 3 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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