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B799 UAH

1985 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

43,407 mi
Last recorded43,407 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB799 UAH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 43,407 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 43,167 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 42,889 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 42,573 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 42,309 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 42,122 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 41,877 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 41,471 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 41,146 miles

slight oil leak on to nsr disc

Pass 19 Feb 2016 40,915 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 40,704 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 40,458 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 40,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak onto nsr disc

os f body bolt slightly loose

Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,145 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 40,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 39,713 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

oil leak onto nsr disc

Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,713 miles

oil leak onto nsr disc

Pass 22 Nov 2010 39,323 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 39,013 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 38,677 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 38,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 37,412 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 36,682 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
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B799 UAH is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B799 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 B799 UAH registered?

B799 UAH is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 13 March 1985.

Is B799 UAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B799 UAH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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