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TIL 8713

1994 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,374 mi
Last recorded84,374 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 8713
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 84,374 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 84,368 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 84,172 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 83,986 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 83,199 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 82,455 miles

near side hand brake effort low

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear disc rusty

rear reflectors poor

Pass 3 May 2014 81,887 miles

near side hand brake effort low

rear brake disc rusty on inner face

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear reflectors poor

Fail 3 May 2014 81,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side hand brake effort low

rear brake disc rusty on inner face

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear reflectors poor

Pass 5 Jan 2013 76,286 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 74,958 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 74,945 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 66,179 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 66,175 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 53,417 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 53,234 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 53,191 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 52,341 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 52,306 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake cables poor condition

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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TIL 8713 is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TIL 8713, 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 TIL 8713 registered?

TIL 8713 is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 10 August 1994.

Is TIL 8713 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIL 8713 shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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