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C372 VPK

1985 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,611 mi
Last recorded61,611 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC372 VPK
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 61,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2022 60,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering slightly stiff

Pass 12 Apr 2021 58,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 2 May 2019 57,318 miles

Offside Front play in rack assemberly

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front driving lamp not working

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 54,333 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 54,293 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 51,150 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 50,534 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 50,475 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

steering notchy

Fail 26 Jan 2012 50,473 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on front brake pipes

steering notchy

Pass 19 Sep 2009 50,464 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 50,423 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 50,178 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

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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C372 VPK is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C372 VPK, 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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C372 VPK is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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