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C848 YPO

1985 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,272 mi
Last recorded69,272 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC848 YPO
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 69,272 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 67,536 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 66,754 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 66,719 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 66,719 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 66,669 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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C848 YPO is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C848 YPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C848 YPO registered?

C848 YPO is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 24 September 1985.

Is C848 YPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C848 YPO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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