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L470 PRC

1994 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

76,495 mi
Last recorded76,495 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL470 PRC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 76,495 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 78,063 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 75,436 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 75,037 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 74,857 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 74,544 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 74,541 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 74,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipes on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight blow on rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 73,714 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 73,582 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 73,331 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 72,583 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 72,384 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 72,116 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 71,765 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 71,198 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 68,624 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 65,212 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 61,780 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 58,507 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 56,079 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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L470 PRC is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L470 PRC, 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 L470 PRC registered?

L470 PRC is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 17 June 1994.

Is L470 PRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L470 PRC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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