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H97 NJW

1991 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2173cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,797 mi
Last recorded69,797 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 1991 Lotus Esprit57,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH97 NJW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,173cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 69,797 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2019 69,562 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2007 69,210 miles

As previous VT32

Fail 11 Apr 2007 69,201 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipes corroded

play in steering rack

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2005 69,200 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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H97 NJW is a 1991 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,173cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 57,076 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 H97 NJW, 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 35 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H97 NJW registered?

H97 NJW is a 1991 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is H97 NJW safe to buy?

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