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M64 NOL

1995 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,110 mi
Last recorded13,110 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM64 NOL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 13,110 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 12,711 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 12,555 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 112,348 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 11,945 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 11,945 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 11,719 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 11,083 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 10,801 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 10,353 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 9,572 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 8,625 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 4,324 miles

all brake discs corroding

brakes tested by tapley

metal fuel pipes corroding

rear brake pads worn close to legal limits

Fail 2 Jan 2013 4,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

All brake disc's pitted

Hand brake cables poor condition

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 97,680 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 93,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 86,346 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 85,420 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 84,121 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 81,203 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 81,084 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M64 NOL is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M64 NOL, 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 M64 NOL registered?

M64 NOL is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 14 February 1995.

Is M64 NOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M64 NOL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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