MOT Status
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71,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front tyres worn on inner edges.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges.
o/s turbo leaking oil
Both front tyres worn badly, nearside ON LEGAL LIMIT!.
Various steel brake pipes, front and rear corroding!.
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
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R144 PJW is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 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 R144 PJW, 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 R144 PJW registered?
R144 PJW is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R144 PJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R144 PJW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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