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EDZ 74

1996 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,222 mi
Last recorded51,222 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDZ 74
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 51,222 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 50,782 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 49,877 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 49,877 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 48,559 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 48,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 48,019 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 46,224 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,016 miles

Engine idle speed slightly high at 1100 rpm

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Near side rear tyre outer side wall damaged

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

Wiper does not park without aid from driver suggest rectification

Fail 13 Jun 2012 46,016 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Engine idle speed slightly high at 1100 rpm

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Near side rear tyre outer side wall damaged

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

Wiper does not park without aid from driver suggest rectification

Pass 11 May 2009 44,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 44,135 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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EDZ 74 is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EDZ 74, 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 EDZ 74 registered?

EDZ 74 is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is EDZ 74 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDZ 74 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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