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JKL 38Y

1982 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,496 mi
Last recorded68,496 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKL 38Y
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 68,496 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 68,436 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 68,398 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,314 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,193 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,085 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,872 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 67,667 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 67,212 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 67,196 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,887 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 66,857 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 66,427 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 66,224 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 66,056 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 66,052 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 65,872 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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JKL 38Y is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1982 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 65,545 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 JKL 38Y, 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 44 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JKL 38Y registered?

JKL 38Y is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is JKL 38Y safe to buy?

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