MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,208 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
mainbeam switch fouling cover on mainbeam but still works.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
difficult to check headlight alignment due to pop up lights not switching off when up
failed first part of emissions test on HC then passed when idle raised
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J835 REY is a 1991 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 J835 REY, 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 J835 REY registered?
J835 REY is a 1991 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 26 September 1991.
Is J835 REY safe to buy?
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