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E7 PRT

1996 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,715 mi
Last recorded99,715 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 PRT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 99,715 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 99,320 miles

Central Power steering lines corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 98,257 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

front brake pipes are corroded, near steering rack

Fail 12 Jun 2017 98,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

front brake pipes are corroded, near steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2016 97,151 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 95,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 94,386 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 91,944 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 90,880 miles

inner faces of front discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2008 88,799 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2007 85,663 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 78,008 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 66,320 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 66,318 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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E7 PRT is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E7 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 E7 PRT registered?

E7 PRT is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 6 February 1996.

Is E7 PRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E7 PRT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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