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L25 ESP

1996 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,897 mi
Last recorded52,897 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 ESP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 52,897 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 52,541 miles

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 52,369 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 51,740 miles

Surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,359 miles

Surface corrosion to all suspension wishbones

Pass 17 Mar 2021 50,624 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 49,716 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 48,860 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 48,616 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 47,729 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to crack and perish.

Offside Front tyre tread starting to crack and perish.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,378 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 47,024 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 47,004 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 49,939 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 45,881 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 45,870 miles

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.

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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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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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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