MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,042 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for B798 UAH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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