MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs slight lip
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
nearside rear shock slight leak
offside front shock slight leak
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M2 GER is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 M2 GER, 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 M2 GER?
You can check the full history of M2 GER by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was M2 GER registered?
M2 GER is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 8 August 1996.
Is M2 GER safe to buy?
The MOT history for M2 GER shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does M2 GER have outstanding finance?
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