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C5 TJM

1989 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,471 mi
Last recorded69,471 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 TJM
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 69,471 miles

suspension corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2018 69,467 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

suspension corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2009 67,818 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 65,874 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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C5 TJM is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 54,649 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 C5 TJM, 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 37 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C5 TJM registered?

C5 TJM is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is C5 TJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 TJM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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