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J301 VAN

1991 Lotus Esprit

Grey Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,198 mi
Last recorded35,198 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1991 Lotus Esprit57,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ301 VAN
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,198 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 31,729 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

Exhaust back box splitting around tail pipe area

Front brakes pulsating in service

Front windscreen wiper blade worn

NOTE: No chassis plate found on vehicle at time of test, chassis number taken from frame/chassis near offside front suspension mounting point

Nearside floor pan splitting

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside outer door releace handle stiff in opperation

Offside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

Rear brakes pulsating in service

Fail 8 Jan 2009 31,701 miles

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

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

Exhaust back box splitting around tail pipe area

Front brakes pulsating in service

Front windscreen wiper blade worn

NOTE: No chassis plate found on vehicle at time of test, chassis number taken from frame/chassis near offside front suspension mounting point

Nearside floor pan splitting

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside outer door releace handle stiff in opperation

Offside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

Rear brakes pulsating in service

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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J301 VAN is a 1991 Lotus Esprit in Grey with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J301 VAN, 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 J301 VAN registered?

J301 VAN is a 1991 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 8 August 1991.

Is J301 VAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J301 VAN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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