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C580 TMO

1985 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

46,894 mi
Last recorded46,894 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC580 TMO
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 46,894 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 46,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 46,562 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 46,562 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 46,229 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 46,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 46,113 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 46,079 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 45,830 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 45,829 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 45,680 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,641 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 45,634 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick light on dash light on (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver not all way working (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver not all way working (8.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 45,355 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 45,126 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 45,126 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,571 miles

front wheels marked

Pass 5 Jul 2013 43,901 miles

both side top shock absorber bush perishing

offside steering rack boot perishing

slight coolant leak (front)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 43,900 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both side top shock absorber bush perishing

offside steering rack boot perishing

slight coolant leak (front)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear wheel/brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Jun 2012 43,621 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear wheel/brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2011 42,983 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 41,153 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 37,268 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,096 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007
Pass 1 Dec 2006 36,890 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 36,862 miles

advise bvoth rear tyres wearing to centre of tread

both rear tyres wearing to centre of tread

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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C580 TMO is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 C580 TMO, 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 C580 TMO registered?

C580 TMO is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 10 October 1985.

Is C580 TMO safe to buy?

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