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PJI 1392

1983 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

56,477 mi
Last recorded56,477 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Lotus Esprit59,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJI 1392
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 56,477 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 56,445 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 55,789 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 55,632 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 55,527 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 55,527 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 54,713 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 54,201 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 54,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 53,909 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 53,909 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 53,627 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 53,627 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 53,192 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 53,192 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,802 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 49,804 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,651 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 46,651 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 46,552 miles

HC level of emissions at higher level.

Park brake performance at lower level.

Slight play at N/S/R hub.

Slight play at O/S inner rack.

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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PJI 1392 is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1983 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 59,354 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 PJI 1392, 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 43 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJI 1392 registered?

PJI 1392 is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 21 February 1983.

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The MOT history for PJI 1392 shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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