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E126 BKL

1995 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

99,206 mi
Last recorded99,206 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE126 BKL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 99,206 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 98,626 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 98,385 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 97,931 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 97,586 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 97,163 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 96,589 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 96,207 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 96,175 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2017 95,808 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 95,200 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 94,917 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 94,613 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 94,297 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 93,826 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 93,329 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 93,165 miles

n/s/r brake disc corrodded

slight p[lay o/s steering rack

Pass 30 May 2009 92,700 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 92,185 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 92,046 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 91,293 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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E126 BKL is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 E126 BKL, 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 E126 BKL registered?

E126 BKL is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is E126 BKL safe to buy?

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