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J137 LJF

1991 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,924 mi
Last recorded69,924 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1991 Lotus Esprit57,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ137 LJF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 69,924 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 69,924 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 69,535 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,319 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 69,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 68,100 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 68,161 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 67,752 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 67,728 miles

Centre Front Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

n/s parking brake lever not moving, front and rear shocker platforms very rusty front and rear road springs very rusty

rear brake ferruls very rusrt, o/s outer door handle sticking

Pass 21 Sep 2006 65,679 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 65,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

FRONT STEEL BRAKE PIPES VERY RUSTY. FRONT LOWER SPRING PLATFORMS VERY RUSTY. REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS AND REAR ROAD SPRINGS VERY RUSTY

Oil leak

REAR N/S STEEL BRAKE PIPE VERY RUSTY

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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J137 LJF is a 1991 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J137 LJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J137 LJF registered?

J137 LJF is a 1991 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 September 1991.

Is J137 LJF safe to buy?

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