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M7 LTD

1995 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,125 mi
Last recorded58,125 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 LTD
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 58,125 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 57,365 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 57,267 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 57,137 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 56,520 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 56,411 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 55,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres across tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 55,896 miles

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

Brake performance not tested Unable to start vehicle to conduct safely (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Unable to start vehicle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres across tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,262 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 54,731 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 53,979 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,560 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 50,987 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 49,047 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,047 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 46,752 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,218 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,856 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,372 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 41,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M7 LTD is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M7 LTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M7 LTD registered?

M7 LTD is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 9 February 1995.

Is M7 LTD safe to buy?

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