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455 TTC

1996 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,609 mi
Last recorded21,609 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration455 TTC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 21,609 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 21,577 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 21,423 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 21,348 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 21,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside front brake disc showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2010 21,173 miles

offside and nearside front brake disc showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside front coil springs very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear brake disc showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2008 20,789 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 20,066 miles

both front and rear coil springs heavily corroded

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight opil leak n/s rear shocker

Fail 14 Feb 2007 20,060 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front coil springs heavily corroded

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight oil leak n/s rear shocker

Pass 7 Dec 2005 19,999 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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455 TTC is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 455 TTC, 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.

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What year was 455 TTC registered?

455 TTC is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is 455 TTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 455 TTC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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