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80 FVN

1995 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,440 mi
Last recorded40,440 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration80 FVN
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 40,440 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 40,017 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 39,441 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 38,992 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 37,493 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 37,106 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 37,055 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 36,297 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 36,243 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 35,676 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 35,348 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,450 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 32,616 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 32,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,866 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 31,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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80 FVN is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1995 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 51,286 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 80 FVN, 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 31 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 80 FVN registered?

80 FVN is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 13 February 1995.

Is 80 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 80 FVN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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