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N251 REL

1995 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

12,511 mi
Last recorded12,511 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN251 REL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 12,511 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 12,497 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 12,424 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 12,372 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 12,356 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 12,234 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 12,180 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 12,044 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 11,872 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 11,857 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 11,823 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 11,798 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 11,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 11,410 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 11,188 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 11,047 miles

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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N251 REL is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N251 REL, 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 N251 REL registered?

N251 REL is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 December 1995.

Is N251 REL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N251 REL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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