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B694 VLJ

1984 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,547 mi
Last recorded58,547 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB694 VLJ
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 58,547 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 58,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 58,252 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 57,855 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 57,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 57,399 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,380 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,346 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 56,728 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,944 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 55,932 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 55,227 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 52,722 miles

advise surface rust and corrosion on brake pipes and hose ends

Pass 21 Jul 2008 52,654 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 52,437 miles

advise surface corrosion on front brake pipes advise replacement

Pass 15 Jul 2006 52,249 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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B694 VLJ is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B694 VLJ, 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 B694 VLJ registered?

B694 VLJ is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is B694 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B694 VLJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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