MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,108 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions were difficult to stabalise.
Screen wash is poor.
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front suspension components abit of surface corrosion
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L10 TUS is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 L10 TUS, 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.
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How do I check the history of L10 TUS?
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What year was L10 TUS registered?
L10 TUS is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 9 May 1996.
Is L10 TUS safe to buy?
The MOT history for L10 TUS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does L10 TUS have outstanding finance?
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