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M5 MJR

1994 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

42,481 mi
Last recorded42,481 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 MJR
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 42,481 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 42,220 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 42,070 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 41,997 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 41,684 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 41,549 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 41,417 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 41,005 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 40,942 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 40,813 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 40,425 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 40,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 40,172 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 39,825 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 39,243 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 37,765 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2007 36,301 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 34,232 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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M5 MJR is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 M5 MJR, 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 M5 MJR registered?

M5 MJR is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M5 MJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 MJR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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