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L3 TVB

1996 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,884 mi
Last recorded60,884 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 TVB
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 60,884 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 58,990 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 51,659 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 51,551 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 49,836 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 44,796 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 44,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 43,479 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 42,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 42,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 41,761 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 39,566 miles

n/s parking brake effort low

Fail 4 Nov 2011 39,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 38,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,683 miles

exhaust leak at manifold to head(studs missing or broken)

oil leak at diff seals

Fail 17 Nov 2009 36,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust leak at manifold to head(studs missing or broken)

oil leak at diff seals

Pass 23 May 2009 36,296 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 35,737 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 34,602 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 33,043 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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L3 TVB is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L3 TVB, 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 L3 TVB registered?

L3 TVB is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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