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FJI 144

1971 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,044 mi
Last recorded48,044 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJI 144
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,044 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,356 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,142 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 47,142 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front 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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FJI 144 is a 1971 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJI 144, 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 55 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJI 144 registered?

FJI 144 is a 1971 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is FJI 144 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJI 144 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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