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B959 GGM

1985 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,386 mi
Last recorded55,386 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB959 GGM
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 55,386 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 55,365 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 54,970 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 54,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2017 54,746 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 54,243 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 52,041 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2012 52,041 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)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 51,896 miles

engine undertray fitted unable to check all componenets effectively

exhaust system blowing at manifold

Fail 19 May 2010 51,895 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine undertray fitted unable to check all componenets effectively

exhaust system blowing at manifold

Pass 15 Apr 2009 50,566 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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B959 GGM is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in White 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 B959 GGM, 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 B959 GGM registered?

B959 GGM is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 April 1985.

Is B959 GGM safe to buy?

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