MOT Status
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64,672 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance unable to be tested Due to risk of causing damage (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front NOTE: Pool of brake fluid below master cylinder, No leak found at time of test, Suspect spillage but recommend having checked for possible fault
Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Engine mountings slightly loose
Horn not very loud
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front tyres perished
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet can not be opened
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position boot lid missing (6.2.1 (e))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front tyres perished
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet can not be opened
Offside Front tyres has superficial cracks but not effecting structure
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
parking brake only just met requirements
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
rear discs rusty
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
rear discs corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
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J192 OPV is a 1991 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 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 J192 OPV, 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 J192 OPV registered?
J192 OPV is a 1991 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 September 1991.
Is J192 OPV safe to buy?
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