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WPM 584

1991 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,000 mi
Last recorded57,000 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1991 Lotus Esprit57,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPM 584
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 52,980 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 51,581 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 48,585 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 45,737 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 42,287 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 39,007 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 38,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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WPM 584 is a 1991 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1991 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 57,076 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 WPM 584, 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 35 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WPM 584 registered?

WPM 584 is a 1991 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 May 1991.

Is WPM 584 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPM 584 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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