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EJI 147

1985 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,430 mi
Last recorded87,430 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJI 147
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 27 May 2025 87,430 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 87,196 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 87,087 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 87,008 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 86,879 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 86,846 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 86,696 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 86,657 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 86,270 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 85,385 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 84,064 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,919 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 81,781 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 79,696 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 78,596 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 75,968 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 75,785 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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EJI 147 is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJI 147, 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 EJI 147 registered?

EJI 147 is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is EJI 147 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJI 147 shows 17 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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