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G17 SPY

1995 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,707 mi
Last recorded49,707 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 SPY
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 49,707 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 49,627 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 49,220 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,066 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 48,131 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 47,348 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 47,348 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2013 45,911 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2012 43,232 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 40,743 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,255 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 38,001 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,457 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,500 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)

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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G17 SPY is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 G17 SPY, 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 G17 SPY registered?

G17 SPY is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is G17 SPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G17 SPY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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