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C61 XBF

1986 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,980 mi
Last recorded57,980 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC61 XBF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2025 57,980 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 57,854 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 57,630 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 57,486 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 57,358 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,123 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 57,799 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 57,299 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 57,299 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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C61 XBF is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 C61 XBF, 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 C61 XBF registered?

C61 XBF is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 May 1986.

Is C61 XBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C61 XBF shows 9 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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