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C54 BYM

1986 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,494 mi
Last recorded98,494 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC54 BYM
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 98,494 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 98,487 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 97,866 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 97,259 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 96,837 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 96,147 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 95,620 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 95,391 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 95,171 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 95,107 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 95,052 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 94,202 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres slight cracking on side wall

Pass 29 May 2015 94,202 miles

rear tyres slight cracking on side wall

Pass 17 May 2014 92,901 miles

rear tyres have slight cracking on sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2013 92,254 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 92,248 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 92,248 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 92,209 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 90,449 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 90,449 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 87,471 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 17 Jun 2009 87,471 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 83,527 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 83,527 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 79,451 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2007 79,451 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2006 76,536 miles

n/s/f brake calliper sticking

Fail 12 Jun 2006 76,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f brake calliper sticking

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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C54 BYM is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C54 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.

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What year was C54 BYM registered?

C54 BYM is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 13 March 1986.

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