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3,521 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released and offside (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in steering rack pinion early attension adviced
Front tyres on inner edges
Slight wear on stering rack pinion and uj early attension adviced
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front tyres on inner edges
Slight wear on stering rack pinion and uj early attension adviced
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
play in o/s rear wheel bearing
radiator cooling fans damaged and loose
rear brake pads worn low
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine cooling fans damaged and inop.
suspect radiator damaged and leaking
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C432 YJA is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 C432 YJA, 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 C432 YJA registered?
C432 YJA is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C432 YJA safe to buy?
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