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A939 FPJ

1984 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,124 mi
Last recorded71,124 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA939 FPJ
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 71,124 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 70,758 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 70,389 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 69,926 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 69,205 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 69,204 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 68,660 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 67,194 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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A939 FPJ is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A939 FPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A939 FPJ registered?

A939 FPJ is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 12 March 1984.

Is A939 FPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A939 FPJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A939 FPJ have outstanding finance?

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