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J858 SBL

1991 Lotus Esprit

Grey Petrol 2173cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,726 mi
Last recorded44,726 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Lotus Esprit57,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ858 SBL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,173cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 44,726 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 43,536 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 43,156 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 43,005 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 42,773 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 42,179 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 42,092 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 41,772 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,077 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,295 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 39,966 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,056 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 36,920 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,060 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 36,060 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 35,059 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,327 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 27,258 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 21,782 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 21,782 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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J858 SBL is a 1991 Lotus Esprit in Grey with a 2,173cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J858 SBL, 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 J858 SBL registered?

J858 SBL is a 1991 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J858 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J858 SBL shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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