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J728 CSA

1992 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

88,862 mi
Last recorded88,862 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Esprit72,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ728 CSA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 88,862 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 87,516 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 86,994 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 85,883 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 84,095 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 84,095 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 82,382 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 82,382 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 81,833 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 81,834 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 81,832 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush incorrectly seated, but no excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush incorrectly seated, but no excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 81,664 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 80,787 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 80,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 79,360 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 78,994 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,603 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 77,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,320 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 76,375 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 74,658 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 74,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 73,998 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2007 71,186 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 69,687 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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J728 CSA is a 1992 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J728 CSA, 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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J728 CSA is a 1992 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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