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M161 JRY

1994 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,711 mi
Last recorded40,711 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM161 JRY
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 40,711 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 40,051 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 39,627 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 38,964 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 38,681 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 37,837 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 37,633 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,145 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 36,124 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 35,261 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 34,946 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 34,199 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 34,197 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,197 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 32,741 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 31,760 miles

n/s front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 8 May 2006 30,583 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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M161 JRY is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M161 JRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M161 JRY registered?

M161 JRY is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 25 November 1994.

Is M161 JRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M161 JRY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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