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L4 CCA

1994 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,166 mi
Last recorded43,166 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 CCA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 43,166 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 42,983 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 42,755 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 42,703 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 42,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle when checked on turn plate full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle when checked on turn plate full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 42,618 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 41,824 miles

brake pipes very slight corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,846 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 39,576 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 38,218 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 37,578 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 36,329 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,352 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 34,075 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,701 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,752 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,450 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 28,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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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L4 CCA is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L4 CCA, 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 L4 CCA registered?

L4 CCA is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L4 CCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 CCA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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