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E16 PRT

1996 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,094 mi
Last recorded37,094 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 PRT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 37,094 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 36,877 miles

steering rack inner joint play

Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 36,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,039 miles

Circlip locating anti roll bar bush missing on O/S

Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 35,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 34,818 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,719 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,936 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,674 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,155 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 27,275 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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E16 PRT is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E16 PRT, 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 E16 PRT registered?

E16 PRT is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 25 May 1996.

Is E16 PRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E16 PRT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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