MOT Status
ValidMileage
76,495 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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