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C430 SLT

1985 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,188 mi
Last recorded26,188 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC430 SLT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 26,188 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 26,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Lines. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 26,129 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Lines. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 25,965 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 25,803 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 25,650 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

footbrake and handbrake are only just reaching min. efficiency.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,544 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 25,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 25,285 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 25,067 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 24,778 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 24,830 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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C430 SLT is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C430 SLT, 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 C430 SLT registered?

C430 SLT is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 September 1985.

Is C430 SLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C430 SLT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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