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M811 YCL

1994 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,364 mi
Last recorded62,364 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM811 YCL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 62,364 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 61,286 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 60,166 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 59,497 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 57,438 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 57,435 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 57,063 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 56,793 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 56,141 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 55,652 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 55,100 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 54,023 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 53,302 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 53,302 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 53,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,290 miles

emmissons tested at 3.5 % as only the following chassis numbers listed in the annex

Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,210 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 48,337 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,278 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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M811 YCL is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M811 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M811 YCL registered?

M811 YCL is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is M811 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M811 YCL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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