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B648 YHY

1985 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,091 mi
Last recorded47,091 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB648 YHY
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,091 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,902 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 46,901 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 46,281 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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B648 YHY is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B648 YHY, 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 B648 YHY registered?

B648 YHY is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 13 March 1985.

Is B648 YHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B648 YHY 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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