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C119 LOG

1985 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

71,684 mi
Last recorded71,684 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC119 LOG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 71,684 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 71,412 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 70,915 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 70,663 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 70,630 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 70,602 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 70,566 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 70,518 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,259 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 69,795 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 69,726 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 69,288 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 68,671 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 68,603 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 68,145 miles

front brake imbalance at 23%

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

steering column u/j stiff

Fail 21 Jun 2006 68,140 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

steering column u/j stiff

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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C119 LOG is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C119 LOG, 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 C119 LOG registered?

C119 LOG is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C119 LOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C119 LOG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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