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L818 SVF

1994 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,546 mi
Last recorded28,546 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2006
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL818 SVF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2006 28,546 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre on 2mm tread and legal limit

o/s/f head lamp glass cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,546 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm tread and legal limit

o/s/f head lamp glass cracked

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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L818 SVF is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L818 SVF, 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 L818 SVF registered?

L818 SVF is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 12 May 1994.

Is L818 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L818 SVF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L818 SVF have outstanding finance?

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