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N269 KNG

1996 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,459 mi
Last recorded18,459 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN269 KNG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 18,459 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 18,390 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 17,515 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

noise from steering when turning

Pass 18 Feb 2011 17,071 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 16,746 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 16,442 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 16,442 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 16,230 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 15,554 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 15,554 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 15,549 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 14,951 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N269 KNG is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,465 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N269 KNG, 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 30 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N269 KNG registered?

N269 KNG is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N269 KNG safe to buy?

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