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BIG 3058

1994 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,090 mi
Last recorded74,090 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 3058
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 74,090 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 73,833 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 73,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 73,083 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 72,328 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 71,913 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 70,092 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 68,198 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 65,404 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 64,201 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 62,427 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 60,083 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 58,127 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,790 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,075 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 49,604 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 48,348 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 47,371 miles

1 nearside bottom stabilizer arm outer bush starting to crack †2 steel brake pipes starting to rust †3 both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,371 miles

1 nearside bottom stabilizer arm outer bush starting to crack †2 steel brake pipes starting to rust †3 both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 31 Aug 2006 46,305 miles

1,slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing †2,o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding †3,front to rear metal oil cooler pipes corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,305 miles

1,slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing †2,o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding †3,front to rear metal oil cooler pipes corroding

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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BIG 3058 is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 BIG 3058, 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.

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What year was BIG 3058 registered?

BIG 3058 is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 23 September 1994.

Is BIG 3058 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 3058 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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