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C909 BYL

1985 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,732 mi
Last recorded50,732 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC909 BYL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 50,732 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 50,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 49,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 48,583 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 48,583 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,253 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 45,662 miles

Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 45,662 miles

Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 43,860 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 43,283 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,144 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,143 miles

front pads worn

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 19 Apr 2010 39,249 miles

covers fitted front and rear

front discs slightly corroded

front pads geting low

Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,712 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,170 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 37,016 miles

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

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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C909 BYL is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C909 BYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C909 BYL registered?

C909 BYL is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 24 September 1985.

Is C909 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C909 BYL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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