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J913 GAP

1992 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,304 mi
Last recorded83,304 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Lotus Esprit72,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ913 GAP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 83,304 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2020 82,646 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 82,158 miles

Front both shock absorbers heavily corroded

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 82,158 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front both shock absorbers heavily corroded

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 80,814 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,957 miles

Coolant leak waterpump ()

Pass 20 Apr 2015 76,705 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 75,200 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 74,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 74,736 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 72,158 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 72,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT.

front coil springs corroded.

front no plate cracked.

low engine coolant light showing on dash.

off side rear brake pipe corroded slightly.

power brake servo effect weak .

rear coil springs corroded.

slight corrosion to off side front brake pipe at hose.

very slight play detected in off side front upper suspension swivel.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 70,575 miles

exhaust manifold leaking

nearside & offside front trackrod end boots split

nearside & offside rear tyre treads approx 2mm

Fail 16 Jul 2009 70,575 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust manifold leaking

nearside & offside front trackrod end boots split

nearside & offside rear tyre treads approx 2mm

Pass 24 Jul 2008 68,415 miles

exhaust system moderate surface corrosion = flange to rear section corroded - not leaking

front near side and off side tyres slightly worn on inner edges

lower part of front radiator moderately corroded

moderate surface corrosion to metal br4ake pipes adjacent to near side and off side front brake calipers

most front and rear suspension components moderate surface corrosion due to vehicle being stored

near side & off side front metal brake pipes accross axle beam slight/moderate surface corrosion

near side and off side rear metal brake pipes attached to rear lower radius arms moderate surface corrosion

oil leak from engine area

slight damage to front number plate --digits still legible

slight fluid leak from near side rear shock absorber

slight free movement in near side and off side steering rack end ball joints

Fail 9 Jul 2008 68,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system moderate surface corrosion /flange to rear section corrode not leaking

front near side and offside tyres worn slightly inner edges

lower part of front radiator moderate corrosion

moderate surface corrosion to metal brake pipes adjacent to near side and offside front brake calipers

most front and rear suspension components moderate surface corrosion due to vehicle being stored

near side and off side front metal brake pipes across axle beam slight/moderate surface corrosion

near side and offside rea metal brake pipes attached to rear lower radius arms moderate surface corrision

oil leak from engine area

slight damage to front number plate digits still legible

slight free movement in near side and offside steering rack end ball joints

Pass 14 Jun 2006 66,150 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

play in steering rack

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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J913 GAP is a 1992 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J913 GAP, 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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J913 GAP is a 1992 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 23 June 1992.

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