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L995 JOM

1994 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,922 mi
Last recorded71,922 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL995 JOM
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 71,922 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 71,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Gearbox oil leak

Handbrake has very little reserve travel

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F in wheel arch coolant hose chaffing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 69,931 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 69,606 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 68,818 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 65,045 miles

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

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 26 Jul 2008 62,289 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 55,661 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 55,261 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 55,261 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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L995 JOM is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L995 JOM, 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 L995 JOM registered?

L995 JOM is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 10 March 1994.

Is L995 JOM safe to buy?

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