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66,201 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)
Both inner main beam headlamps do not function
Both rear tyres are worn thin on inner edges
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Both rear tyres are worn thin on inner edges
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
CONTINUED With original lights as fitted as standard
Dipped beam headlamps are fitted with HID lights when main beam is turned on these lights go out.Due to the nature of HID headlamps take time to work fully it is advised to make them on permanantly whem main beam is turned on or replace light with
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
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P27 JAY is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1998 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,579 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 P27 JAY, 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 28 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P27 JAY registered?
P27 JAY is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 16 October 1998.
Is P27 JAY safe to buy?
The MOT history for P27 JAY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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