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F34 WJX

1989 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,159 mi
Last recorded67,159 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF34 WJX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 67,159 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 67,037 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 66,091 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 65,682 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 65,682 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure Servo unit, one of four retaining nuts loose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake rod insecure Brake pedal/servo push rod, lock nut loose (1.1.15 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 64,928 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 64,153 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 64,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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F34 WJX is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F34 WJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F34 WJX registered?

F34 WJX is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 2 May 1989.

Is F34 WJX safe to buy?

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