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M433 SGW

1995 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,273 mi
Last recorded45,273 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM433 SGW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 45,273 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 2,256 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 12,466 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 59,649 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 57,182 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 56,533 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 54,384 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 52,880 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 52,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2006 51,480 miles
Fail 1 May 2006 51,480 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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M433 SGW is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M433 SGW, 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 M433 SGW registered?

M433 SGW is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is M433 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M433 SGW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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