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M3 GYD

1996 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

48,692 mi
Last recorded48,692 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 GYD
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 48,692 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 48,316 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 48,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 48,285 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 48,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 May 2019 48,049 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 47,619 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 47,052 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,748 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 46,329 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 45,603 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,739 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front suspension arms are slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 44,383 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,428 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,723 miles

front headlamp aims on upper limit

horn poor

Pass 26 Jan 2009 40,360 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,673 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 37,737 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 65,684 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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M3 GYD is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M3 GYD, 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

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What year was M3 GYD registered?

M3 GYD is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is M3 GYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 GYD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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