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C525 BCL

1986 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,406 mi
Last recorded61,406 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC525 BCL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 61,406 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 59,245 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 58,355 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 57,177 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 55,808 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 54,523 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 52,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 51,156 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 50,940 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,569 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 50,330 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 50,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,050 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 49,992 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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C525 BCL is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 C525 BCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C525 BCL registered?

C525 BCL is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 9 January 1986.

Is C525 BCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C525 BCL shows 14 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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