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C326 BYM

1985 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,572 mi
Last recorded86,572 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC326 BYM
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 86,572 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 86,538 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 86,309 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 86,307 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 86,272 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 86,272 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 85,840 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 85,461 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 85,125 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 84,733 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 84,458 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 83,803 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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C326 BYM is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C326 BYM, 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 C326 BYM registered?

C326 BYM is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C326 BYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C326 BYM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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