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J723 RGS

1992 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2173cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,285 mi
Last recorded89,285 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Lotus Esprit72,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ723 RGS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,173cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 89,285 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 88,506 miles

Rear discs appear worn. Reduced park brake performance.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 86,775 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 86,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust emissions are very irratic.

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Rear discs faces are poor in condition.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 85,317 miles

CO Level of exhaust emissions high

Front brakes are at the maximum of out of ballance.

Main bem headlamps reflectors very poor condition.

Reduced park brake performance.

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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J723 RGS is a 1992 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,173cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J723 RGS, 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 J723 RGS registered?

J723 RGS is a 1992 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 29 May 1992.

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