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B788 PNG

1984 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,853 mi
Last recorded73,853 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB788 PNG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 73,853 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2021 73,185 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 72,475 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 72,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 70,774 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 69,925 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 69,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,793 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 68,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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B788 PNG is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 B788 PNG, 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 B788 PNG registered?

B788 PNG is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 14 August 1984.

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