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E3 PEE

1996 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,636 mi
Last recorded30,636 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 PEE
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 30,636 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 30,588 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 30,508 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 30,435 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 30,222 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 30,007 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 29,503 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 29,069 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 28,448 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,841 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 26,591 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 26,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 26,143 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 25,556 miles

Rear discs inner faces are poor

Rear of exhaust is rusty.

Suspension arms are rusty.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,298 miles

Fluid loss at nearside front under body.

Long park lever travel.

Rear brake discs inner faces are rusty.

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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E3 PEE is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E3 PEE, 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 E3 PEE registered?

E3 PEE is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is E3 PEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 PEE shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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