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B7 JBL

1985 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,711 mi
Last recorded19,711 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 JBL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2021 19,711 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 19,230 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 12,657 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 11,132 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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B7 JBL is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B7 JBL, 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 B7 JBL registered?

B7 JBL is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B7 JBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 JBL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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