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TJA 790R

2016 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,305 mi
Last recorded45,305 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJA 790R
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 45,305 miles

Front brake application is slightly uneven

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 45,298 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake application is slightly uneven

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 45,251 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 45,251 miles

Stop lamp not working nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 45,146 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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TJA 790R is a 2016 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TJA 790R, 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 10 years old, this Lotus Esprit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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TJA 790R is a 2016 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 2016.

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