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G8 LOA

1996 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

50,363 mi
Last recorded50,363 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 LOA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 50,363 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 50,175 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 49,998 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 49,698 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 49,674 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 49,064 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 48,505 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 48,022 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 45,451 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 44,636 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 44,515 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,110 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 44,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,827 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,687 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 39,651 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,215 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 34,353 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,452 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,378 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,189 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 31,445 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre is losing inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2005 30,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak!

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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G8 LOA is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 G8 LOA, 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 G8 LOA registered?

G8 LOA is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is G8 LOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 LOA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G8 LOA have outstanding finance?

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