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H763 NJB

1990 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,287 mi
Last recorded42,287 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH763 NJB
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 42,287 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 42,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Object rolling around inside n/s/f tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 42,225 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 42,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner driving lamp not working.

Nearside Side repeater slight reduction of light intensity.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 42,106 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 41,852 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 41,852 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 41,810 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 41,748 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 41,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 41,633 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 41,418 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 41,013 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 41,011 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,682 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 40,526 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 40,105 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,772 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 39,770 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 39,230 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,170 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 38,985 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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H763 NJB is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H763 NJB, 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.

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What year was H763 NJB registered?

H763 NJB is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 August 1990.

Is H763 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H763 NJB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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