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K9 NAP

1997 Lotus Esprit

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,691 mi
Last recorded76,691 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 NAP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 76,691 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 76,632 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 76,608 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 76,608 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 76,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front n/s and o/s tyres cracked across tread section

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear n/s and o/s tyres cracked over tread section

Fail 20 Apr 2021 76,586 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front n/s and o/s tyres cracked across tread section

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear n/s and o/s tyres cracked over tread section

Pass 15 Apr 2020 76,562 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 69,881 miles

Front wiper blade is smeary

Rear service brake application is slightly uneven

Fail 12 Apr 2019 69,858 miles

Emissions not tested Due to stated exhaust defects (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Main exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear part of catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation When conducting imbalance test (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,806 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 56,806 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 56,738 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 56,738 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides missed winscreen (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 52,299 miles

Excessive oil leak from engine area

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 52,298 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Incorrect pattern (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Excessive oil leak from engine area

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 48,842 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 48,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 48,657 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 48,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,809 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,612 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 40,093 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 36,503 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 36,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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K9 NAP is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 46,303 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 K9 NAP, 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 29 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K9 NAP is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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