CarVerify

Free Car Check

B805 UAH

1985 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,685 mi
Last recorded93,685 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB805 UAH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 May 2024 93,685 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 93,400 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 92,931 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 92,546 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 91,773 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 91,266 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 90,929 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 89,951 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake fluid level is below max

Pass 13 Nov 2007 89,026 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 87,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake binding

Pass 11 Nov 2005 87,251 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

headlights, nearside on upper limits, offside on lower limit

hhandbrake lever almost to end of working travel

nearside door won't latch properly unless gently pushed shut

offside headlight unit slightly loose

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
Full Lotus Esprit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B805 UAH is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B805 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B805 UAH?

You can check the full history of B805 UAH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B805 UAH registered?

B805 UAH is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B805 UAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B805 UAH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B805 UAH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B805 UAH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.