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L444 JCL

1995 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,446 mi
Last recorded40,446 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 JCL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 40,446 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 40,269 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,627 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 39,508 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 38,717 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 37,552 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 35,694 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Surface corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 23 Apr 2011 35,694 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Surface corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 24 Apr 2010 34,651 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 31,275 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 29,335 miles

surface corrosion to power steering pipes along floor pan

Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2006 24,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L444 JCL is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L444 JCL, 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.

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What year was L444 JCL registered?

L444 JCL is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 25 September 1995.

Is L444 JCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L444 JCL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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