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AO51 HFH

2001 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,353 mi
Last recorded37,353 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Lotus Esprit33,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 HFH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2010 37,353 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,268 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,061 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,657 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,852 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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AO51 HFH is a 2001 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 33,900 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 AO51 HFH, 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 25 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 AO51 HFH?

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What year was AO51 HFH registered?

AO51 HFH is a 2001 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AO51 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 HFH shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO51 HFH have outstanding finance?

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