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JUI 4028

1997 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,679 mi
Last recorded36,679 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUI 4028
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 36,679 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 36,115 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 36,115 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 35,619 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 35,169 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 34,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 33,991 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 33,975 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 32,851 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 29,168 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 28,997 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 27,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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JUI 4028 is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JUI 4028, 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 JUI 4028 registered?

JUI 4028 is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is JUI 4028 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUI 4028 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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