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DKZ 7310

1996 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,555 mi
Last recorded58,555 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKZ 7310
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 58,555 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 58,345 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 58,103 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 57,770 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 57,191 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,542 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,846 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 53,961 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,574 miles

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

Front headlights cloudy

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs

rear discs

Fail 7 Jun 2010 50,573 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front headlights cloudy

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs

rear discs

Pass 13 Jun 2009 50,455 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 50,455 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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DKZ 7310 is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DKZ 7310, 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

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What year was DKZ 7310 registered?

DKZ 7310 is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is DKZ 7310 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKZ 7310 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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