MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
There is surface corrosion to various suspension components
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
There is surface corrosion to various suspension components
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside handbrake cable outer casing is deteriorated
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front indicator lenses cracked
p.a.s pipes rusted front to rear
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
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M567 DNJ is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 M567 DNJ, 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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M567 DNJ is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 27 March 1997.
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