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M805 YCL

1994 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,933 mi
Last recorded49,933 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM805 YCL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 49,933 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 49,912 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 49,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 49,319 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 48,987 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer trunnion (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 48,708 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 48,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 48,359 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 48,084 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,819 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 47,070 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 46,933 miles

Exhaust manifold securing studs loose.

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 44,325 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 44,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pump adjuster bolt loose .

Fail 17 Jan 2006 44,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Power steering pump adjuster bolt loose .

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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M805 YCL is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M805 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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What year was M805 YCL registered?

M805 YCL is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 October 1994.

Is M805 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M805 YCL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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