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L9 MHC

1994 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

47,289 mi
Last recorded47,289 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 MHC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 47,289 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 47,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Hard pipe to flexi (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Flexi to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake flexi pipe incorrectly routed

Offside Front Brake flexi pipe incorrectly routed

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 47,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 47,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 46,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 46,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 46,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 45,300 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 45,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 43,514 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 41,627 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 39,272 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 39,264 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 37,744 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 37,525 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 37,418 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,299 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 37,012 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 36,200 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,514 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 34,548 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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L9 MHC is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L9 MHC, 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 L9 MHC registered?

L9 MHC is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 3 March 1994.

Is L9 MHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 MHC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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