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J660 FEX

1992 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

86,050 mi
Last recorded86,050 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Esprit72,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ660 FEX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 86,050 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 85,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight damage to lamp. no effect on lights

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 85,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lens has small damage

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 85,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all 4 wheels have fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lens has small damage

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 85,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 85,349 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2020 85,335 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 85,225 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 85,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 84,961 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 84,960 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2011 84,936 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 May 2011 84,936 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 May 2010 84,915 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 84,890 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2009 84,840 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 84,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 84,738 miles

some surface corerowion to metal brake pipes

Fail 14 Apr 2008 84,738 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

some surface corerowion to metal brake pipes

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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J660 FEX is a 1992 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J660 FEX, 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 J660 FEX registered?

J660 FEX is a 1992 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 14 May 1992.

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