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K848 XPJ

1993 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,048 mi
Last recorded33,048 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Lotus Esprit63,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK848 XPJ
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 33,048 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 32,425 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 31,878 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 31,198 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 30,832 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 29,868 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 28,530 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 28,530 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 27,999 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 27,265 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 May 2015 27,243 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres are worn on there outer edges

emissions test not carried out due to no cat fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2014 22,715 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 18,523 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 9,798 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 9,331 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 8,553 miles

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

o/s/r wheel binding

Pass 9 Jul 2009 7,652 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 7,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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K848 XPJ is a 1993 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K848 XPJ, 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 K848 XPJ registered?

K848 XPJ is a 1993 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is K848 XPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K848 XPJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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