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H26 HES

1996 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,552 mi
Last recorded67,552 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 HES
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 67,552 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 66,808 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 66,278 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 65,322 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 64,647 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 64,014 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 63,918 miles

brake discs condition

vehicle been standing underside components heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2016 63,844 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 62,904 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 62,903 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2014 61,565 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,895 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 56,444 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

off side rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 17 Apr 2010 56,444 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

off side rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 4 Apr 2009 54,296 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 49,781 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 46,544 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2006 45,539 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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H26 HES is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H26 HES, 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 H26 HES registered?

H26 HES is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is H26 HES safe to buy?

The MOT history for H26 HES shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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