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G2 RRY

1996 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,340 mi
Last recorded51,340 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 RRY
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2025 51,340 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 50,881 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 50,714 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat mounting (rear outer bolt loose) seat still secure

Pass 22 Jul 2022 50,420 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 50,305 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 50,177 miles

under trays/covers fitted throughout the vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2019 49,964 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 49,692 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 31 Jul 2017 49,591 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 49,206 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,865 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,420 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 48,047 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,124 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 46,482 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,645 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 44,781 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,832 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,094 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 42,178 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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G2 RRY is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 G2 RRY, 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 G2 RRY registered?

G2 RRY is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is G2 RRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 RRY shows 20 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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