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MPX 693

1985 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,425 mi
Last recorded89,425 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPX 693
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 89,425 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 88,787 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 87,489 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 86,750 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 85,865 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 85,371 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,414 miles

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 83,206 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 82,322 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 82,322 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Slight bind at wheel

Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear exhaust silencer joining flange area (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter is twisted badly

Fail 29 Sep 2015 81,295 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear exhaust silencer joining flange area (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter is twisted badly

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 80,012 miles

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

Exhaust emmisions test, HC level very high and has only just met the requirements to pass

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

Oil leaking from engine area onto exhaust manifold

Fail 8 Sep 2014 80,012 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust emmisions test, HC level very high and has only just met the requirements to pass

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

Oil leaking from engine area onto exhaust manifold

Pass 27 Jul 2013 78,157 miles

rear brake pads worn

rear brake slightly out of balance os low

Pass 23 Jun 2012 77,146 miles

brakes tested by tapley

Pass 16 Jul 2011 75,870 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 74,511 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 72,384 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 72,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 70,838 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 69,445 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 66,420 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 66,420 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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MPX 693 is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MPX 693, 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 MPX 693 registered?

MPX 693 is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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