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J82 WRD

1992 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,522 mi
Last recorded42,522 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Esprit72,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ82 WRD
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 42,522 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 42,484 miles

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 21 Jun 2023 42,374 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 42,250 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 41,600 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 41,600 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 41,594 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 41,434 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 41,217 miles

Both number lights dim.

Windscreen wiper blade defective too long hitting aerial. (3.4 (b) (i))

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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J82 WRD is a 1992 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J82 WRD, 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 J82 WRD registered?

J82 WRD is a 1992 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 May 1992.

Is J82 WRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J82 WRD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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