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J16 LTS

1995 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,344 mi
Last recorded63,344 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 LTS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 63,344 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 63,344 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 63,307 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 63,303 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 63,140 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 63,140 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 63,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 62,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 62,171 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 61,122 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 59,594 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 58,940 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 57,730 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,384 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,524 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

The vehicle has had its ABS system removed

Fail 20 Apr 2013 55,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2012 53,785 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 50,819 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 49,195 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 49,195 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 47,614 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wiper linkage worn and wiper blade worn

Pass 12 Feb 2008 46,159 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 43,224 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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J16 LTS is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1995 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 51,286 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 J16 LTS, 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 31 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J16 LTS registered?

J16 LTS is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 7 March 1995.

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