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M195 BEX

1995 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,411 mi
Last recorded12,411 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM195 BEX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 12,411 miles

Coolant leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 12,292 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 12,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2010 12,018 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 12,018 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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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M195 BEX is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 M195 BEX, 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 M195 BEX registered?

M195 BEX is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 April 1995.

Is M195 BEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M195 BEX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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