MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,504 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C428 SFE is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 C428 SFE, 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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How do I check the history of C428 SFE?
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What year was C428 SFE registered?
C428 SFE is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C428 SFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for C428 SFE shows 3 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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