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J80 JJB

1992 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,340 mi
Last recorded39,340 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1992 Lotus Esprit72,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 JJB
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 39,340 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 39,340 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 39,084 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,406 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,529 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,783 miles

o/s headlamp deteriorated

slight drift on brakes on decelerometer test to o/s

slight exhaust blow & engine misfire

Pass 19 Jun 2006 35,341 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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J80 JJB is a 1992 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J80 JJB, 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 J80 JJB registered?

J80 JJB is a 1992 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 15 February 1992.

Is J80 JJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J80 JJB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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