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A49 JEX

1984 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,330 mi
Last recorded39,330 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA49 JEX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2007 39,330 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 39,298 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 39,286 miles

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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A49 JEX is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 56,973 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 A49 JEX, 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 42 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A49 JEX registered?

A49 JEX is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 January 1984.

Is A49 JEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A49 JEX shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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