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L614 KAN

1994 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,169 mi
Last recorded26,169 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL614 KAN
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2026 26,169 miles

Nearside Front Non-obligatory Front fog lamp not working (obligatory if fitted to vehicles first used from 1 March 2018)

Fail 5 Nov 2026 26,169 miles

Nearside Front Non-obligatory Front fog lamp not working (obligatory if fitted to vehicles first used from 1 March 2018)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 25,871 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 25,801 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 4mm

Pass 19 Aug 2011 25,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 25,717 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,629 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

limited underside inspection possible due to fitment of undershields

Pass 30 Apr 2007 24,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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L614 KAN is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L614 KAN, 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 L614 KAN registered?

L614 KAN is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 15 March 1994.

Is L614 KAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L614 KAN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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