MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,198 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of J301 VAN?
You can check the full history of J301 VAN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does J301 VAN have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J301 VAN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.