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C767 GMA

1985 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,519 mi
Last recorded58,519 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC767 GMA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 58,519 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 58,413 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 58,122 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 57,999 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 57,789 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 57,695 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 57,612 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 57,467 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 565,945 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 565,945 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 56,157 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,157 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,829 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 55,829 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,555 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 55,154 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 55,145 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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C767 GMA is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C767 GMA, 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 C767 GMA registered?

C767 GMA is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C767 GMA safe to buy?

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