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K25 WPD

1992 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,566 mi
Last recorded50,566 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Lotus Esprit72,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK25 WPD
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 50,566 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 49,223 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 49,197 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 49,147 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 48,914 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,709 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 48,213 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 48,126 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2012 47,604 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2012 47,584 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 47,077 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 44,981 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 43,349 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 24,794 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 24,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 40,808 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 37,926 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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K25 WPD is a 1992 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 K25 WPD, 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 K25 WPD registered?

K25 WPD is a 1992 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 October 1992.

Is K25 WPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K25 WPD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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