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L300 LTD

1994 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,197 mi
Last recorded51,197 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 LTD
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 51,197 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 51,063 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 50,965 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 17 Jun 2023 50,807 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 50,693 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 50,667 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 50,661 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 50,620 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,544 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,458 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 49,806 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 49,091 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 49,089 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 48,242 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,017 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,082 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,953 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,900 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 44,888 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 44,691 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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L300 LTD is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L300 LTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L300 LTD?

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What year was L300 LTD registered?

L300 LTD is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 5 May 1994.

Is L300 LTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L300 LTD shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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