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B563 GTO

1984 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,349 mi
Last recorded54,349 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB563 GTO
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 54,349 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 54,228 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 53,935 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 53,890 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 53,398 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 53,129 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,675 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 50,442 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 50,226 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 50,226 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 49,292 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,319 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 May 2011 48,310 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 47,724 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 47,096 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/r brake pipe into caliper slightly kinked but not effecting braking

Pass 17 May 2008 45,705 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 44,421 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 43,766 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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B563 GTO is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B563 GTO, 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.

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What year was B563 GTO registered?

B563 GTO is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 20 November 1984.

Is B563 GTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B563 GTO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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