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C65 LOG

1985 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,217 mi
Last recorded77,217 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC65 LOG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 23 May 2024 77,217 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 77,169 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 76,877 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 76,395 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 76,305 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 76,173 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 75,906 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,802 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 75,784 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 75,756 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 75,734 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,692 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,621 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 75,575 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 75,253 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 74,160 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 73,004 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 72,158 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 70,829 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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C65 LOG is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 C65 LOG, 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 C65 LOG registered?

C65 LOG is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C65 LOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C65 LOG shows 19 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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