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WJI 3579

1989 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,203 mi
Last recorded76,203 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 3579
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2008 76,203 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 76,115 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 74,498 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 74,462 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust manifold studs missing

offside and nearside rear flexi brake pipe ferrules starting to corrode

rear brakes out of balance

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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WJI 3579 is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 54,649 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 WJI 3579, 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 37 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJI 3579 registered?

WJI 3579 is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 25 May 1989.

Is WJI 3579 safe to buy?

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