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EBZ 545

1995 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

36,836 mi
Last recorded36,836 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBZ 545
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 36,836 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 36,467 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 36,430 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 36,408 miles

Front Coolant leak rad ()

Pass 27 Mar 2020 36,286 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 38,146 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 38,146 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 35,944 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 35,929 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 35,718 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,553 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,238 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,630 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,112 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 31,238 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,260 miles

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

o/s/f main beam light sight rusted

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,396 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 28,716 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 26,897 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 26,897 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 26,897 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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EBZ 545 is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Blue 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 EBZ 545, 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 EBZ 545 registered?

EBZ 545 is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 May 1995.

Is EBZ 545 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBZ 545 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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