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L300 SPO

1994 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,015 mi
Last recorded39,015 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 39,015 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 38,983 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 38,881 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 38,876 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,845 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 38,838 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 38,365 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 37,852 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 37,653 miles

Coolant leak

Fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder area.

Nearside engine mounting bolts missing.

Nearside front tyre rubs on suspension slightly on full right hand lock.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,653 miles

Coolant leak

Fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder area.

Nearside engine mounting bolts missing.

Nearside front tyre rubs on suspension slightly on full right hand lock.

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2007 36,733 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 35,798 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 SPO is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SPO, 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 L300 SPO registered?

L300 SPO is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 17 January 1994.

Is L300 SPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L300 SPO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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