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B734 FOG

1985 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,854 mi
Last recorded58,854 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB734 FOG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 58,854 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 58,812 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 58,770 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 58,434 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 58,424 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 58,373 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 58,725 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 58,129 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 57,850 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 57,850 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 57,521 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 57,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 55,841 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 55,835 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 55,826 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake warning light on

Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,626 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 55,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 55,391 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 55,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 54,180 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 54,173 miles

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

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2006 52,280 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B734 FOG is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B734 FOG, 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 B734 FOG registered?

B734 FOG is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 25 March 1985.

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