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C888 CFJ

1985 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,025 mi
Last recorded64,025 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2006
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC888 CFJ
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2006 64,025 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 64,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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C888 CFJ is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C888 CFJ, 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 C888 CFJ registered?

C888 CFJ is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C888 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C888 CFJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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