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GND 11Y

1985 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,530 mi
Last recorded20,530 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGND 11Y
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 20,530 miles

play at o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Dec 2015 20,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough on lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

brake fluid level low

play at o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Nov 2014 19,158 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 19,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 17,032 miles

slight play at o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2012 14,812 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 14,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 13,436 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 13,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 12,320 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2010 12,319 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2009 9,688 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 9,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 9,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2008 6,112 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 6,122 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2006 1,756 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 1,739 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 96,701 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 96,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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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GND 11Y is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GND 11Y, 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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GND 11Y is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 January 1985.

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