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N10 TUS

1995 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,220 mi
Last recorded37,220 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 37,220 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 36,754 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 36,727 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 36,682 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 36,600 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 36,540 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 36,072 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 36,051 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 36,042 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 35,939 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 35,879 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,321 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 34,468 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 34,474 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 33,661 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 33,661 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 32,000 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 32,000 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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N10 TUS is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N10 TUS, 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 N10 TUS registered?

N10 TUS is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 27 October 1995.

Is N10 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N10 TUS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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