MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,016 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PFN 85 is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1982 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 65,545 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 PFN 85, 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 44 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was PFN 85 registered?
PFN 85 is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 2 September 1982.
Is PFN 85 safe to buy?
The MOT history for PFN 85 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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