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R130 NJH

1997 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,874 mi
Last recorded78,874 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 NJH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2010 78,874 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 78,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 77,885 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 74,720 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 70,800 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 66,026 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 59,191 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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R130 NJH is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R130 NJH, 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 R130 NJH registered?

R130 NJH is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R130 NJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R130 NJH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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