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YBJ 292X

2002 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,609 mi
Last recorded18,609 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Lotus Esprit27,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBJ 292X
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 18,609 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 18,227 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 17,866 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 17,820 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 17,264 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,119 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 17,119 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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YBJ 292X is a 2002 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 27,592 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 YBJ 292X, 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 24 years old, this Lotus Esprit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YBJ 292X registered?

YBJ 292X is a 2002 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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The MOT history for YBJ 292X 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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