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BJZ 4007

1982 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,278 mi
Last recorded75,278 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 4007
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 75,278 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 74,711 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 72,289 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 69,869 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Some corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes breaking up inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes breaking up inner and outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 69,869 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Some corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes breaking up inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes breaking up inner and outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on disc face and edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 66,606 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 66,603 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2015 86,197 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 66,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BJZ 4007 is a 1982 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 1982 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 65,545 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 BJZ 4007, 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 44 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJZ 4007 registered?

BJZ 4007 is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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