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Lotus Esprit

Blue · Petrol · 1982 · 2,174 cc

PFN 85MOT history

PFN 85 is a blue petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 2 Sept 1982. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2023 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 80,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2023
Mileage
80,016 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2022
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PFN 85
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,174 cc
Year of manufacture
1982
First used
2 Sept 1982
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

PFN 85 was last recorded at 80,016 miles on 12 Aug 2022, 610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,406 miles · 29 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
610 miles
Average per year
355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,016 miles
  • 2021 – 79,406 miles
  • 2020 – 79,037 miles
  • 2019 – 78,881 miles
  • 2017 – 76,955 miles
  • 2008 – 76,549 miles
  • 2006 – 75,472 miles
  • 2005 – 73,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,016 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 9 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,016 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,016 miles
    Test number
    502735494278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,406 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,406 miles
    Test number
    123713079416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,037 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,037 miles
    Test number
    198216657265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail79,030 miles (+149)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,030 miles
    Test number
    568928739449
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass78,881 miles (+1,926)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,881 miles
    Test number
    168500957298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,955 miles
    Test number
    849229208031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,955 miles (+406)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,955 miles
    Test number
    412170946873
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass76,549 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    76,549 miles
    Test number
    402407428117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,416 miles (+944)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,416 miles
    Test number
    452143208067
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  10. Pass75,472 miles (+1,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    75,472 miles
    Test number
    411009206247
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  11. Pass73,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    73,945 miles
    Test number
    892410995124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PFN 85

What vehicle is registration PFN 85 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PFN 85 on a blue petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 2 Sept 1982. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PFN 85 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PFN 85 expired on 15 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PFN 85?
The MOT on PFN 85 expired on 15 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PFN 85 done?
PFN 85 was recorded at 80,016 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2022, an average of 355 miles a year.
Has PFN 85 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PFN 85 has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on PFN 85 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on PFN 85 find?
PFN 85 passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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