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B852 HAN

1985 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,982 mi
Last recorded41,982 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB852 HAN
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 41,982 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 41,856 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 41,710 miles

rear fuel pipes outer cover has cracks. rear fuel pipe kink o/s.

Fail 6 Jun 2023 41,710 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear fuel pipes outer cover has cracks. rear fuel pipe kink o/s.

Pass 19 May 2022 41,439 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 40,919 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 40,720 miles

Rear shock absorbers corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2018 40,341 miles

Rear shock absorbers corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,128 miles

Rear shock absorbers starting to corrode

Pass 17 Mar 2016 39,847 miles

both rear shock absorbers starting to corrode

Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,211 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 37,970 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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B852 HAN is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B852 HAN, 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 B852 HAN registered?

B852 HAN is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B852 HAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B852 HAN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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