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J728 NLM

1991 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,804 mi
Last recorded78,804 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Lotus Esprit57,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ728 NLM
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 78,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 78,802 miles

Brake pressure storage reservoir leaking brake accumulator sphere leaking brake fluid (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 78,313 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 78,118 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 76,909 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 76,426 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 75,092 miles

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)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 75,092 miles

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)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 75,079 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 74,098 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 73,434 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 72,574 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,513 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,674 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 69,323 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 67,298 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 66,810 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 24 May 2006 65,494 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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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.

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