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J116 JCA

1992 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,751 mi
Last recorded73,751 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1992 Lotus Esprit72,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ116 JCA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 73,751 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 73,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 73,219 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 73,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 May 2017 72,610 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 72,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding on slightly

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 72,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding on slightly

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,070 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 72,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,277 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 71,274 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 70,365 miles

nearside front tyre rubbing on inner wheel arch on full left lock

Fail 28 Jul 2011 69,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 69,941 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 68,650 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 67,458 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 65,815 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 63,663 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 63,656 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 62,057 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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J116 JCA is a 1992 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1992 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 72,048 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 J116 JCA, 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 34 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J116 JCA registered?

J116 JCA is a 1992 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 9 April 1992.

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