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L563 GMJ

1993 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,426 mi
Last recorded9,426 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Lotus Esprit63,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL563 GMJ
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 9,426 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 9,277 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2022 9,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 8,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Hand brake has little reserve travel, nearside handbrake poor effort.

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 8,728 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Hand brake has little reserve travel, nearside handbrake poor effort.

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 8,036 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 7,344 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 7,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 106,358 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 3,387 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 648 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 96,953 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 92,984 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 87,662 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 85,143 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 85,143 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 84,672 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 85,039 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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L563 GMJ is a 1993 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 63,105 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 L563 GMJ, 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 33 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L563 GMJ registered?

L563 GMJ is a 1993 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 16 August 1993.

Is L563 GMJ safe to buy?

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