1985 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · B4 FOC
1985 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 1985. Recorded mileage 42,013 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,013 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B4 FOC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2024
- 42,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B4 FOC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Lotus Esprit (B4 FOC) between July 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
B4 FOC Mileage History
- 11/07/202240,676 mi
- 12/07/202240,677 mi+1 mi
- 26/06/202341,323 mi+646 mi
- 11/09/202442,013 mi+690 mi
Average of roughly 616 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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