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B567 LPK

1985 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,185 mi
Last recorded85,185 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2008
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB567 LPK
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2008 85,185 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2008 85,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

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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B567 LPK is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Black 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 B567 LPK, 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 B567 LPK registered?

B567 LPK is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 26 February 1985.

Is B567 LPK safe to buy?

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