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C428 SFE

1985 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,504 mi
Last recorded34,504 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC428 SFE
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2025 34,504 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 34,203 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 33,295 miles

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.

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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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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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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