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J857 WFA

1991 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,066 mi
Last recorded72,066 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Lotus Esprit57,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ857 WFA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 72,066 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 72,066 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 72,066 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 72,066 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 72,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake pedal mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Difficult to select reverse gear

Fuel fumes in boot and cabin area unable to detect any fuel leaks

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 72,066 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2017 72,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 72,066 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 71,844 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 71,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear inner wing attachment insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2013 71,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 71,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 71,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 69,198 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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J857 WFA is a 1991 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J857 WFA, 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 J857 WFA registered?

J857 WFA is a 1991 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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