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L100 ESP

1995 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,393 mi
Last recorded70,393 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 ESP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 70,393 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 69,606 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 68,709 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 68,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,206 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 66,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector corroded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 66,703 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector corroded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine coolant hose chafing on offside front chassis

Pass 15 Jul 2015 66,362 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 66,353 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 64,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2014 64,563 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 62,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside head lamp reflectors slightly corroded but still gives a good image

Fail 24 May 2013 62,770 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside head lamp reflectors slightly corroded but still gives a good image

Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,608 miles

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

Nearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,424 miles

nearside hand brake has no lock out

Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,848 miles

offside and nearside front tyre treds cracking but not showing cords or ply

Pass 3 Apr 2009 56,031 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 55,982 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 55,655 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 55,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Battery insecure

interior mirror missing

Pass 24 Jan 2006 54,417 miles

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE 22%

N/S TRACK ROD JOINT SPLIT

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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L100 ESP is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 L100 ESP, 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 L100 ESP registered?

L100 ESP is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is L100 ESP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L100 ESP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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