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NXI 442

1985 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,014 mi
Last recorded8,014 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXI 442
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2024 8,014 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 7,831 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 6,963 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 5,873 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 2,496 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 99,133 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 94,643 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 89,034 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 82,226 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 75,137 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 73,530 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 71,098 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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NXI 442 is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NXI 442, 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

How do I check the history of NXI 442?

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What year was NXI 442 registered?

NXI 442 is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 6 March 1985.

Is NXI 442 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NXI 442 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NXI 442 have outstanding finance?

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