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L300 ESP

1996 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,536 mi
Last recorded49,536 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 ESP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2015 49,536 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 49,528 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,314 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 48,364 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 48,364 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 487,213 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 26 Mar 2010 46,084 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,804 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 39,126 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 35,984 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 32,672 miles

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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L300 ESP is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L300 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L300 ESP?

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What year was L300 ESP registered?

L300 ESP is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is L300 ESP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L300 ESP shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L300 ESP have outstanding finance?

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