MOT Status
ValidMileage
64,276 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
Coolant leak
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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