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140 JLC

1981 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

983 mi
Last recorded983 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Lotus Esprit54,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration140 JLC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2019 983 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 973 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 963 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 897 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 880 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 786 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 666 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 560 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 401 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 99,822 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 99,478 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 99,285 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 98,976 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 98,966 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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140 JLC is a 1981 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 54,457 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 140 JLC, 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 45 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 140 JLC registered?

140 JLC is a 1981 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is 140 JLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 140 JLC shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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