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JNH 836T

1979 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,274 mi
Last recorded75,274 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 1979 Lotus Esprit58,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNH 836T
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 75,274 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 70,945 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 69,876 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 67,121 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 64,979 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 61,255 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 61,255 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2006 60,541 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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JNH 836T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 58,403 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 JNH 836T, 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 47 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JNH 836T?

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What year was JNH 836T registered?

JNH 836T is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 20 April 1979.

Is JNH 836T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNH 836T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JNH 836T have outstanding finance?

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