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4985 KR

1986 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,721 mi
Last recorded32,721 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4985 KR
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 32,721 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 32,673 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 32,658 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 32,585 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 32,560 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 32,523 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 32,431 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 32,355 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,330 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 32,231 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 30,946 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 30,875 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,709 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 26,171 miles

O/S Main Beam Reflector Starting to lose its silvering light still ok for now.

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 25,993 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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4985 KR is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 53,759 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 4985 KR, 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 40 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 4985 KR registered?

4985 KR is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 August 1986.

Is 4985 KR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4985 KR shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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