MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,950 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Slight play in steering wheel fixing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
centre brake pipe rubbing on chassis
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
centre brake pipe rubbing on chassis
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
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C262 YFA is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 C262 YFA, 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 C262 YFA registered?
C262 YFA is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C262 YFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for C262 YFA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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