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C771 BYJ

1988 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,498 mi
Last recorded52,498 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC771 BYJ
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 52,498 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 52,384 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 52,362 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 52,216 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 52,169 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 52,165 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 51,926 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 51,170 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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C771 BYJ is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 57,107 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 C771 BYJ, 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 38 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C771 BYJ registered?

C771 BYJ is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 23 August 1988.

Is C771 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C771 BYJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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