CarVerify

Free Car Check

B777 XKP

1985 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

86,290 mi
Last recorded86,290 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB777 XKP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 86,290 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 86,225 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 86,002 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 85,823 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 85,635 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 85,489 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 84,360 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 83,744 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 81,794 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 80,581 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 79,931 miles

Coolant leak from front coolant hoses.

Front nearside brake pipe rusty.

Front nearside indicator lens damaged.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear radius arms bushes perished.

Fail 2 May 2009 79,897 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Coolant leak from front coolant hoses.

Front nearside brake pipe rusty.

Front nearside indicator lens damaged.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak from oil cooler connexion leaking onto engine mount.

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear radius arms bushes perished.

Slight play in lower steering UJ.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2008 79,028 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 76,522 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
Full Lotus Esprit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B777 XKP is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B777 XKP, 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

How do I check the history of B777 XKP?

You can check the full history of B777 XKP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B777 XKP registered?

B777 XKP is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 13 April 1985.

Is B777 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B777 XKP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B777 XKP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B777 XKP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.