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M640 LOB

1994 Lotus Esprit

Purple Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,270 mi
Last recorded79,270 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM640 LOB
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 79,270 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 79,050 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement eye bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 9 Nov 2021 78,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 24 Mar 2020 78,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in front of axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in front of axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 78,104 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 77,433 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 74,484 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s rear tyre has small cracks on inner sidewall

Pass 15 Dec 2014 70,171 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 65,178 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 59,635 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 53,837 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 48,763 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 45,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,120 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 42,881 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 39,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 39,292 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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M640 LOB is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Purple with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M640 LOB, 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 M640 LOB registered?

M640 LOB is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 6 September 1994.

Is M640 LOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M640 LOB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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