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C67 MWE

1985 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,343 mi
Last recorded57,343 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC67 MWE
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 57,343 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 56,692 miles

Engine mounts general worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Slight knocking in steering rack

Pass 30 May 2023 55,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 54,160 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 54,160 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 53,275 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 52,197 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 51,012 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 48,820 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 46,682 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 46,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 46,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 45,206 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,060 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 45,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,603 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 43,503 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,530 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,528 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,778 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 40,214 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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C67 MWE is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C67 MWE, 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 C67 MWE registered?

C67 MWE is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C67 MWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C67 MWE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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