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L1 CMJ

1995 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,881 mi
Last recorded73,881 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 CMJ
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 73,881 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 71,876 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 70,213 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 69,420 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 68,619 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 67,869 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 67,585 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 67,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 65,943 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 65,433 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 63,970 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,449 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 57,739 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 55,815 miles

Front tyres low on tread on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2007 53,912 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 52,482 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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L1 CMJ is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1995 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 51,286 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 L1 CMJ, 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 31 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 L1 CMJ registered?

L1 CMJ is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is L1 CMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 CMJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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