MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,866 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Steering rack area (2.3.2)
coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened On insides very little contact between disc and pad/corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the wear indicators and has perishing on inner sidewall
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the wear indicators
Parking brake efficiency has only just met the requirements adjustment/repair maybe necessary
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Steering rack area (2.3.2)
Service brake efficiency has only just met the requirements adjustment/repair maybe necessary
coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L30 TUS is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 L30 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 L30 TUS registered?
L30 TUS is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 20 September 1996.
Is L30 TUS safe to buy?
The MOT history for L30 TUS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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