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C663 EBA

1986 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,125 mi
Last recorded64,125 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC663 EBA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 64,125 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 64,045 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 63,894 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 63,342 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 63,342 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 62,865 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 61,892 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 61,228 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 61,126 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,875 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 60,665 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 60,665 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 59,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,715 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,530 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 59,530 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,939 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 54,716 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 53,034 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 47,491 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 44,548 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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C663 EBA is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C663 EBA, 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 C663 EBA registered?

C663 EBA is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 21 March 1986.

Is C663 EBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C663 EBA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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