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OXI 27

1984 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,711 mi
Last recorded67,711 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOXI 27
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 67,711 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 67,474 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 67,192 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 66,914 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 66,487 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 65,791 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 65,582 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 64,776 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 63,389 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 62,800 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 61,339 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 60,839 miles

Both front top wishbone swivel dust covers perished.

Pass 24 May 2012 60,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,701 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 60,544 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 60,425 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 60,120 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 59,949 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 59,563 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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OXI 27 is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 56,973 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 OXI 27, 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 42 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 OXI 27?

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What year was OXI 27 registered?

OXI 27 is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is OXI 27 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OXI 27 shows 19 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 OXI 27 have outstanding finance?

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