MOT Status
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114,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine/gearbox oil leaks.
Rear tyres perished in the treads.
Engine oil leaks.
Front brake discs worn.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight exhaust blow at silencer area.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges
wipers smeary
all coil springs corroding
front to rear pipes corroding
nearside rear tyrewall cut
wiper smeary
exhaust system corroding
front to rear fuel pipes corroding
nearside and offside front and rear coil springs corroding
wipers smeary
front anti-roll bar corroding
nearside and offside front coil springs corroding
nearside and offside front suspension arms corroding
nearside and offside rear coil springs corroding
wiper smeary - STRONG ADVICE
nearside and offside front coil springs corroded
nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded
nearside rear brake binding slightly
wipers smeary
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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50 FXJ is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.
Across all 1996 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,465 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 50 FXJ, 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 30 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of 50 FXJ?
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What year was 50 FXJ registered?
50 FXJ is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 29 March 1996.
Is 50 FXJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for 50 FXJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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