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L666 DMA

1993 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,541 mi
Last recorded55,541 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Lotus Esprit63,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 DMA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2014 55,541 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 55,291 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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L666 DMA is a 1993 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L666 DMA, 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 L666 DMA registered?

L666 DMA is a 1993 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 August 1993.

Is L666 DMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L666 DMA shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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