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C888 NTV

1985 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,485 mi
Last recorded96,485 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC888 NTV
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 96,485 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 95,383 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 94,514 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d - bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 91,858 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 91,831 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 89,442 miles

Front Anti roll bar bushes perished

Front Anti roll bar lower arm bushes perished

Front Inner Wishbone bushes perished

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

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

Rear Lower Wishbone bushes perished

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 89,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar outer bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar outer bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 88,729 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 88,461 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 87,693 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 87,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 87,436 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 86,917 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 86,917 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 85,432 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 84,394 miles

REPLACE FRONT WIPER BLADE SOON

Pass 16 Nov 2006 81,499 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 81,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 80,167 miles

coolant leaking

nearside rear brake binding slightly

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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C888 NTV is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1985 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 50,410 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 C888 NTV, 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 41 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C888 NTV registered?

C888 NTV is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 22 November 1985.

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