MOT Status
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52,897 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion to all suspension components
Surface corrosion to all suspension wishbones
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
handbrake cables close to offside inner cv joint
Nearside Front tyre tread starting to crack and perish.
Offside Front tyre tread starting to crack and perish.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L25 ESP is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 L25 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 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 L25 ESP?
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What year was L25 ESP registered?
L25 ESP is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 8 February 1996.
Is L25 ESP safe to buy?
The MOT history for L25 ESP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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