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B678 DOE

1985 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,386 mi
Last recorded43,386 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB678 DOE
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2024 43,386 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 43,265 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 43,086 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 43,079 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,935 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 427,226 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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B678 DOE is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B678 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B678 DOE registered?

B678 DOE is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 6 March 1985.

Is B678 DOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B678 DOE shows 6 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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