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M150 NCG

1995 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,519 mi
Last recorded40,519 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM150 NCG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 40,519 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 39,025 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 37,547 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 36,058 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 34,504 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 33,035 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 33,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 31,536 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,048 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,534 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,001 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,510 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 24,005 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 22,548 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 21,008 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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M150 NCG is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1995 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 51,286 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 M150 NCG, 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 31 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M150 NCG registered?

M150 NCG is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 2 May 1995.

Is M150 NCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M150 NCG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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