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M194 PRA

1994 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,132 mi
Last recorded63,132 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM194 PRA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 63,132 miles

Excessive oil leaks

Near side rear park brake cable outer corroding

Rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 21 May 2012 63,130 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Excessive oil leaks

Near side rear park brake cable outer corroding

Rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2010 83,130 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 63,130 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 63,130 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 63,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M194 PRA is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M194 PRA, 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 M194 PRA registered?

M194 PRA is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 October 1994.

Is M194 PRA safe to buy?

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