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B675 DOE

1985 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,586 mi
Last recorded22,586 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB675 DOE
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 14 Dec 2023 22,586 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 21,113 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 19,800 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 18,934 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 18,180 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 17,788 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 16,306 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 14,289 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 12,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 10,386 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 9,044 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 7,695 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 6,502 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 5,281 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 4,756 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 3,482 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 1,636 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 146 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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B675 DOE is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 B675 DOE, 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 B675 DOE registered?

B675 DOE is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B675 DOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B675 DOE shows 18 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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