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3 TXN

1996 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

5,544 mi
Last recorded5,544 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 TXN
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 5,544 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 5,410 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 4,446 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 4,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 4,392 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 4,210 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2020 3,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

whole of underside of the vechile covered

Pass 3 Nov 2019 3,862 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

whole of underside of vechile covered front to back with undertray

Pass 4 Nov 2018 3,753 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

whole of underside of the vechile is covered front to basck cheched to the best of asbility

Pass 17 Feb 2018 3,581 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 3,362 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 3,141 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 2,896 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2014 1,479 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 10 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 45,858 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2009

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 44,462 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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3 TXN is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,465 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 3 TXN, 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 30 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 3 TXN?

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What year was 3 TXN registered?

3 TXN is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is 3 TXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 TXN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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