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H403 JAF

1990 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

68,110 mi
Last recorded68,110 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH403 JAF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 68,110 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 65,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 64,682 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 63,157 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 60,869 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 59,158 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 57,239 miles

Nearside washer jet not working

Fail 11 Jul 2019 57,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside washer jet not working

Pass 20 Jul 2018 54,968 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 54,008 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 52,102 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 50,106 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 48,638 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 46,645 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,578 miles

slight rack play / slight movement in front wheel bearings / brakepipes covered in grease

Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,694 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,937 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 38,287 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 35,725 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 32,224 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 30,000 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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H403 JAF is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 58,588 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 H403 JAF, 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 36 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 H403 JAF registered?

H403 JAF is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 16 October 1990.

Is H403 JAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H403 JAF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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