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M567 DNJ

1997 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,688 mi
Last recorded79,688 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM567 DNJ
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 79,688 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 79,386 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 79,172 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 78,807 miles

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))

Pass 16 May 2018 78,101 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 77,557 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 77,138 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 77,138 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,637 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 76,637 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,275 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 75,645 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 75,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 73,425 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 71,368 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 68,904 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 68,887 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 65,357 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 62,687 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 62,300 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 61,611 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 58,603 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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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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What year was M567 DNJ registered?

M567 DNJ is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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