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C37 GOF

1985 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,276 mi
Last recorded85,276 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC37 GOF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2024 85,276 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 83,815 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 83,529 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 83,071 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 82,710 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 81,473 miles

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

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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C37 GOF is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C37 GOF, 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 C37 GOF registered?

C37 GOF is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 September 1985.

Is C37 GOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C37 GOF shows 6 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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