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C432 YJA

1985 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

3,521 mi
Last recorded3,521 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC432 YJA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 3,521 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 2,195 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 2,173 miles

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))

Pass 16 May 2017 1,784 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 695 miles

Slight play in steering rack pinion early attension adviced

Pass 9 Sep 2013 99,005 miles

Front tyres on inner edges

Slight wear on stering rack pinion and uj early attension adviced

Fail 5 Sep 2013 99,005 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 98,900 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 98,812 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 97,778 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 97,778 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 97,463 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 97,293 miles

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.

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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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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