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C711 JAM

1985 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,920 mi
Last recorded38,920 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC711 JAM
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2025 38,920 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2024 38,828 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 38,677 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 37,869 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 37,793 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 37,763 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 37,536 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on flexible coupling. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 37,536 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on flexible coupling. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 37,284 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 37,281 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,060 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 37,057 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 36,433 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 36,433 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 35,183 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 33,330 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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C711 JAM is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C711 JAM, 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 C711 JAM registered?

C711 JAM is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 September 1985.

Is C711 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C711 JAM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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