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L10 TUS

1996 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,108 mi
Last recorded72,108 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 72,108 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 70,182 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 69,841 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 60,793 miles

Emissions were difficult to stabalise.

Screen wash is poor.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 50,491 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 49,556 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 7,124 miles

Front suspension components abit of surface corrosion

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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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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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.

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