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C360 BYP

1985 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,519 mi
Last recorded61,519 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC360 BYP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 61,519 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2024 60,814 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2023 60,257 miles

Coolant leak from radiator hose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 59,496 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 58,985 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 58,735 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 57,997 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 57,223 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 57,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 56,265 miles

Exhaust manifold has slight cracking.

Oil leak Slight misting of oil possible rocket cover gasket. ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 56,264 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Some Exhaust manifold to head bolts missing. Slight cracking to exhaust manifold. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak Slight ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 54,374 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear drive shafts has slight play,

Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,673 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 51,673 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 51,573 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 51,560 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 51,061 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 51,035 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2006 50,817 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 50,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant leaking

oil leak

steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2005 50,265 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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C360 BYP is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Yellow 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 C360 BYP, 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 C360 BYP registered?

C360 BYP is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C360 BYP safe to buy?

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