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SYA 5R

1985 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,932 mi
Last recorded77,932 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYA 5R
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 77,932 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 77,929 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2022 77,810 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 76,117 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 75,274 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 75,208 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 74,969 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 74,864 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,848 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 74,817 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 74,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 74,665 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 74,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 10 Aug 2012

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 74,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2006 74,038 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 73,798 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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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SYA 5R is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SYA 5R, 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 SYA 5R registered?

SYA 5R is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 24 April 1985.

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