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K552 XHA

1993 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,598 mi
Last recorded60,598 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Lotus Esprit63,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK552 XHA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 60,598 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 60,368 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 60,163 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 59,843 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 59,703 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 59,062 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 58,268 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 57,398 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 56,352 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 54,415 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 52,618 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 May 2016 52,618 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 May 2015 50,582 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 50,528 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre's perrishing/worn on outter edge

Fail 27 Jul 2013 50,502 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,259 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 49,734 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 49,309 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 46,472 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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K552 XHA is a 1993 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1993 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 63,105 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 K552 XHA, 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 33 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 K552 XHA registered?

K552 XHA is a 1993 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 5 February 1993.

Is K552 XHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K552 XHA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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