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3 GFX

1994 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,251 mi
Last recorded63,251 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 GFX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 63,251 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 63,251 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 62,020 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 62,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,315 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 60,307 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,190 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 660,066 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 59,067 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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3 GFX is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 60,102 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 3 GFX, 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 32 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3 GFX registered?

3 GFX is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is 3 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 GFX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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