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CJI 741

1989 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,853 mi
Last recorded45,853 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJI 741
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 45,853 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 45,669 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 45,491 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 45,380 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 45,170 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 45,167 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 45,151 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing correctly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing properly (1.2.1 (f))

All brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Apr 2021 45,124 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 45,097 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 45,061 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 44,992 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 44,842 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 44,699 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 44,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 44,517 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 44,248 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 44,103 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 44,103 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,833 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 43,759 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,591 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 43,301 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 42,890 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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CJI 741 is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 CJI 741, 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 CJI 741 registered?

CJI 741 is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is CJI 741 safe to buy?

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