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L465 SKB

1994 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

9,328 mi
Last recorded9,328 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL465 SKB
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 9,328 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2020 9,328 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 9,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 9,328 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 9,327 miles

covers fitted to most of the vehicle

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2012 9,150 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 8,161 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 May 2009 7,046 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 7,037 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 3,603 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 3,603 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 1,374 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 32,046 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 32,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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L465 SKB is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L465 SKB, 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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L465 SKB is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 8 March 1994.

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