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B798 UAH

1985 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

4,042 mi
Last recorded4,042 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB798 UAH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 4,042 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 4,036 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 3,892 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 3,884 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 3,251 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 3,251 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 99,909 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 99,909 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 99,877 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 9 May 2008 99,859 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2008 99,839 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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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B798 UAH is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B798 UAH, 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 B798 UAH registered?

B798 UAH is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 26 March 1985.

Is B798 UAH safe to buy?

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