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M351 FUB

1995 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,448 mi
Last recorded51,448 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM351 FUB
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 51,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 51,175 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front/rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

underside surface corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2011 51,175 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front/rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

underside surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front/rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

pas pipes corroded

underside surface corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2010 51,168 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front/rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

pas pipes corroded

underside surface corrosion

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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M351 FUB is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M351 FUB, 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 M351 FUB registered?

M351 FUB is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M351 FUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M351 FUB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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