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J9 RHS

1992 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,997 mi
Last recorded40,997 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Esprit72,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 RHS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 40,997 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 40,951 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 40,932 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 40,849 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 40,847 miles

small engine oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2021 40,827 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 40,812 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 40,730 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 40,704 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 40,659 miles

Oil leak

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both to flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing down

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

underside and engine shields fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 39,786 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both to flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both to frexi's (3.6.B.2c)

slight engine oil leak

underbody and engine shields fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 38,669 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 38,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 38,318 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 37,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2011 37,279 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 36,466 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 33,718 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 32,303 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 31,611 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 31,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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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J9 RHS is a 1992 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J9 RHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J9 RHS registered?

J9 RHS is a 1992 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 5 February 1992.

Is J9 RHS safe to buy?

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