MOT Status
ValidMileage
93,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear discs corroded
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
n/s/engine mounting loose bolt
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
outer sidewall of offside rear tyre cracked/split but cords or ply not exposed
sunroof panel insecure and likely to become detached
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Electrical wiring insecure engine bay (1.9.2a)
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure at rear lamp unit (1.9.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure at rear lamp unit (1.9.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
outer sidewall of offside rear tyre cracked/split but cords or ply not exposed
sunroof panel insecure and likely to become detached
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear suspension bushes perished
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P485 KVP is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 1997 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 46,303 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P485 KVP, 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 29 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P485 KVP registered?
P485 KVP is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 16 May 1997.
Is P485 KVP safe to buy?
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