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L40 KGB

1994 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

8,411 mi
Last recorded8,411 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 KGB
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 8,411 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 8,337 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 8,045 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 7,321 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 6,957 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 6,153 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 5,075 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 3,684 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 101,522 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 101,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 97,754 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 95,930 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 93,410 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 90,591 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 88,868 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 87,054 miles

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

both headlight reflectors deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2010 84,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2009 81,700 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 78,933 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 71,672 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 65,593 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 52,857 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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L40 KGB is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 L40 KGB, 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 L40 KGB registered?

L40 KGB is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L40 KGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 KGB shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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