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J192 OPV

1991 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,672 mi
Last recorded64,672 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Lotus Esprit57,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ192 OPV
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 64,672 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 64,672 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 64,372 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 63,970 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 63,701 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 62,606 miles

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))

Pass 29 May 2018 62,572 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 62,548 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 62,475 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 62,188 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 61,372 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,161 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,504 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear discs rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2012 59,933 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 59,046 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2010 57,728 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 56,021 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 55,655 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 54,229 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 52,419 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J192 OPV registered?

J192 OPV is a 1991 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 September 1991.

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