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M705 XWS

1994 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,567 mi
Last recorded88,567 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM705 XWS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 88,567 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 88,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 75,119 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2008 62,513 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 58,593 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 54,730 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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M705 XWS is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M705 XWS, 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 M705 XWS registered?

M705 XWS is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 25 August 1994.

Is M705 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M705 XWS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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