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K66 NJH

1994 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,550 mi
Last recorded90,550 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK66 NJH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 90,550 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 90,345 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 90,236 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 89,965 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 89,954 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 May 2021 89,954 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 88,822 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 87,403 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 86,306 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,229 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 83,533 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 82,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 79,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 76,848 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 73,294 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 68,553 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 20 Jul 2009 68,553 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2008 64,768 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 63,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 63,731 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 63,731 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o s radiator fan stiff/seized

Pass 15 Mar 2006 63,731 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o s radiator fan stiff/seized

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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K66 NJH is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1994 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 60,102 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 K66 NJH, 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 32 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K66 NJH registered?

K66 NJH is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 12 August 1994.

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