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MJU 106

1985 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

83,994 mi
Last recorded83,994 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJU 106
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 83,994 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 83,515 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 83,362 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 83,340 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 83,234 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 82,986 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 82,983 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 82,827 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 85,527 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 82,250 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 81,971 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 81,395 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,302 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,607 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 80,199 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 79,814 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 78,359 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 77,654 miles

play in lower part of steering colum.

wear in steering rack.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 76,135 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 74,302 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 74,109 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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MJU 106 is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1985 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 50,410 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 MJU 106, 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 41 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJU 106 registered?

MJU 106 is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is MJU 106 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJU 106 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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