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A53 JEX

1983 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,841 mi
Last recorded36,841 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Lotus Esprit59,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA53 JEX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 36,841 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 36,162 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 34,822 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 33,747 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 32,540 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 30,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 29,994 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 28,818 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 28,818 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,675 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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A53 JEX is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1983 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 59,354 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 A53 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 43 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A53 JEX registered?

A53 JEX is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A53 JEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A53 JEX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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