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M801 YCL

1994 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,536 mi
Last recorded94,536 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM801 YCL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 94,536 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 93,608 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 May 2025 93,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 93,159 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 92,545 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 91,517 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 90,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 89,939 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 88,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 88,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 87,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 85,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 82,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 75,577 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 72,726 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 72,076 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 70,814 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 68,857 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 68,857 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 66,623 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 66,519 miles

Appears to be very slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F top ball joint

N/S/R outer b/pad getting abit low

Pass 5 Oct 2006 65,229 miles

End of offside front tie rod rusty.

Front cross member at offside rusty.

Reduced park brake performance.

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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M801 YCL is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M801 YCL, 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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M801 YCL is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 3 August 1994.

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