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JNJ 587V

1979 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,152 mi
Last recorded73,152 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 Lotus Esprit58,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNJ 587V
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 73,152 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 73,150 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect colour (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too high All headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive movement in hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect colour (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 73,092 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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JNJ 587V is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JNJ 587V, 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.

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What year was JNJ 587V registered?

JNJ 587V is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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The MOT history for JNJ 587V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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