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L655 RJN

1993 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,098 mi
Last recorded36,098 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Lotus Esprit63,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL655 RJN
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 36,098 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 36,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 35,735 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise nsr shockabsorber weaping

advise surface corrosion to brake pipes

advise surface cracking to front tyres

Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,735 miles

advise nsr shockabsorber weaping

advise surface corrosion to brake pipes

advise surface cracking to front tyres

Fail 14 Jun 2010 35,383 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise surface corrosion toi brakepipes

Pass 14 Jun 2010 35,383 miles

advise surface corrosion toi brakepipes

Pass 7 Mar 2006 35,067 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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L655 RJN is a 1993 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L655 RJN, 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 L655 RJN registered?

L655 RJN is a 1993 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 25 August 1993.

Is L655 RJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L655 RJN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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