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C192 XRT

1985 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,442 mi
Last recorded58,442 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC192 XRT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 19 May 2009 58,442 miles

Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 May 2008 56,657 miles

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

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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C192 XRT is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 C192 XRT, 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

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What year was C192 XRT registered?

C192 XRT is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C192 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C192 XRT shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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