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GF51 XFJ

2001 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,494 mi
Last recorded18,494 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Lotus Esprit33,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 XFJ
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 18,494 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 18,483 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 18,481 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 18,436 miles

Battery insecure.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 67,887 miles

extensive surface corrosion to underside

Fail 4 Oct 2011 17,883 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs corroded

extensive surface corrosion to most suspension componets

Pass 24 Jul 2008 17,879 miles

N/S turbo waste gate not connected.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 16,966 miles

Coolant leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 16,859 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight blow on exhaust joints

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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GF51 XFJ is a 2001 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 33,900 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF51 XFJ, 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 25 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF51 XFJ registered?

GF51 XFJ is a 2001 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is GF51 XFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 XFJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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