MOT Status
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78,804 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pressure storage reservoir leaking brake accumulator sphere leaking brake fluid (1.1.9 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
Offside Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spacer washer loose (2.4.G.2)
Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure mounting bolt loose (6.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spacer washer loose (2.4.G.2)
Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure mounting bolt loose (6.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine cover fitted at time of test
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight oil leak
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J728 NLM is a 1991 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 J728 NLM, 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 J728 NLM registered?
J728 NLM is a 1991 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 September 1991.
Is J728 NLM safe to buy?
The MOT history for J728 NLM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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