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J830 MNL

1991 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,998 mi
Last recorded54,998 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Lotus Esprit57,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ830 MNL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2025 54,998 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 54,864 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 54,864 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 54,864 miles

passenger seat not fitted

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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J830 MNL is a 1991 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J830 MNL, 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 J830 MNL registered?

J830 MNL is a 1991 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J830 MNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J830 MNL shows 4 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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