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LP51 NKJ

2001 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,291 mi
Last recorded30,291 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Lotus Esprit33,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 NKJ
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 30,291 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 30,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 29,737 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 28,981 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 16 May 2014 27,453 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,389 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml light on

Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,245 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,281 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 21,142 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 18,744 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 18,744 miles

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

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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LP51 NKJ is a 2001 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 33,900 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 LP51 NKJ, 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 25 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 LP51 NKJ registered?

LP51 NKJ is a 2001 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LP51 NKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP51 NKJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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