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JPE 1V

1997 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

51,494 mi
Last recorded51,494 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPE 1V
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 51,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 51,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 51,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 51,132 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 51,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 50,959 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 50,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wiper slightly split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 50,203 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 28 Oct 2016 49,662 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2015 48,895 miles

front wiper split

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 48,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front wiper split

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 47,369 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper slight split

Fail 9 Aug 2014 47,352 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper slight split

Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,922 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 46,262 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 45,088 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 45,081 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 43,338 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 43,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise n/s/f tyre shouldering on inside

Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,015 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 40,610 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Jul 2007 40,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2006 39,575 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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JPE 1V is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1997 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 46,303 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 JPE 1V, 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 29 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JPE 1V registered?

JPE 1V is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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