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K85 OAG

1992 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,834 mi
Last recorded88,834 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1992 Lotus Esprit72,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK85 OAG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 88,834 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 88,834 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 88,130 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 85,504 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 85,504 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,737 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,865 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 77,865 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 74,565 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 74,565 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 71,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 69,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 69,099 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,089 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 61,582 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,582 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 59,410 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,410 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 56,796 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 54,000 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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K85 OAG is a 1992 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1992 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 72,048 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 K85 OAG, 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 34 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K85 OAG registered?

K85 OAG is a 1992 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 September 1992.

Is K85 OAG safe to buy?

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