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C100 CBK

1986 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,836 mi
Last recorded56,836 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC100 CBK
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 56,836 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 53,363 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 52,069 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 51,273 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 50,638 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 49,257 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 49,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 48,013 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 47,165 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 46,262 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 45,245 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 44,113 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,810 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 41,602 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 40,324 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 40,322 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 40,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2006 40,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2006 39,396 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C100 CBK is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 C100 CBK, 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 C100 CBK registered?

C100 CBK is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 21 May 1986.

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