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N169 SOK

1995 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,276 mi
Last recorded64,276 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN169 SOK
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 64,276 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 63,803 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 63,556 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 63,232 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 62,899 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 62,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded, not seriously weakened

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 18 May 2019 61,985 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 61,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside registration light dull/ would recommend replace

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5-6mm approx (3.5.1g)

diff leaking oil

Pass 1 Apr 2017 60,622 miles

Front coil springs slightly corroded

Nearside Front fog light not working

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

accelerator pedal anti slip missing

coolant leak

Pass 25 Mar 2016 59,500 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,755 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 57,978 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2013 56,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre low on edge

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 1 Feb 2013 56,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre low on edge

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 55,547 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,475 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,097 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,448 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 48,547 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 46,381 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear tyre low, 2mm, limit 1.6mm.

Slight signs of "Run Out" on front brakes, possible judder caused, keep check on.

Surface corrosion on brake pipes, keep check on.

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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N169 SOK is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Blue 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 N169 SOK, 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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N169 SOK is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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