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M991 WEJ

1994 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

88,727 mi
Last recorded88,727 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM991 WEJ
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 88,727 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 88,258 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 87,868 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 87,160 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 86,739 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 85,839 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 84,434 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 83,819 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 83,803 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Drivers sun visor insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2017 83,106 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 83,106 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 82,718 miles

both rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2015 81,801 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

both rear brake discs in poor condition

mearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2015 81,800 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

both rear brake discs in poor condition

mearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 80,408 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 80,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 78,552 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 78,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

brake pipes slightly surface corroded

nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated/cracking

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 23 May 2012 76,757 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 76,757 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs condition deteriorated/worn

Pass 27 May 2011 74,750 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 74,750 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 74,018 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 73,131 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 71,375 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 71,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated

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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M991 WEJ is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M991 WEJ, 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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M991 WEJ is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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