MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
emissions hydrocarbons close to limit at idle
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
emissions hydrocarbons close to limit at idle
both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm 235/60/15
o/s/f brake sticking slightly
play in o/s/f upper ball joint
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm 235/60/15
o/s/f brake sticking slightly
play in o/s/f upper ball joint
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B543 VRV is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 B543 VRV, 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 B543 VRV registered?
B543 VRV is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 11 February 1985.
Is B543 VRV safe to buy?
The MOT history for B543 VRV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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