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J50 TUS

1991 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,123 mi
Last recorded45,123 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Lotus Esprit57,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 45,123 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 45,076 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 44,660 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 44,403 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 43,793 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 43,664 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorber is leaking but still functioning. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 43,656 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 43,397 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 42,683 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 41,778 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 41,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 40,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 40,610 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 40,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,078 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 39,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,834 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 39,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 39,554 miles

advise centre stop lamp not working, cannot confirm wiring to lamp

Pass 26 Oct 2006 39,174 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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J50 TUS 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 100%.

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 J50 TUS, 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 J50 TUS registered?

J50 TUS is a 1991 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 27 September 1991.

Is J50 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 TUS shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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