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C52 BYM

1986 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,251 mi
Last recorded32,251 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC52 BYM
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2024 32,251 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 31,880 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 31,707 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 31,438 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 29,017 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 28,096 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 27,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,657 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 26,316 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 26,015 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 25,529 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 24,367 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,207 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,991 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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C52 BYM is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Black 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 C52 BYM, 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 C52 BYM registered?

C52 BYM is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C52 BYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C52 BYM 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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