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B583 BGL

1984 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,297 mi
Last recorded25,297 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB583 BGL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 25,297 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 25,262 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 22,615 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 22,218 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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B583 BGL is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 B583 BGL, 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 B583 BGL registered?

B583 BGL is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 21 November 1984.

Is B583 BGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B583 BGL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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