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M815 YCL

1994 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,156 mi
Last recorded95,156 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM815 YCL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 95,156 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 94,001 miles

front spring has surface corrosion

under body surface corrosion on suspension component

Fail 3 Apr 2025 94,001 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

front spring has surface corrosion

under body surface corrosion on suspension component

Pass 13 Oct 2023 93,648 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 93,648 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 92,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2022 92,935 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2021 92,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 92,574 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 92,363 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 92,050 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 91,753 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Pad shim moved

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 91,223 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 91,223 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 90,849 miles

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 28 Jun 2014 90,263 miles

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 1 Jul 2013 89,322 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 88,770 miles

front tyres edges worn badly - especially nearside

handbrake cables outer sheathing deteriorated

offside rear top tie rod has slight play

slight play in top swivels

Pass 30 Oct 2010 87,852 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres inner edge worn

Pass 6 Nov 2009 86,591 miles

front tyres inner edge wearing

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 85,438 miles

osf tyre for inner tread \wear\front steering and suspension joints for slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2007 82,588 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 77,880 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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M815 YCL is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M815 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 M815 YCL registered?

M815 YCL is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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