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N325 HCL

1995 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,786 mi
Last recorded58,786 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN325 HCL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 58,786 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs corroded

Fail 16 May 2011 58,786 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 56,128 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 56,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 55,072 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 51,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 47,294 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 44,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear tyre damaged at sidewall

Fail 21 Mar 2006 44,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre damaged at sidewall

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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N325 HCL is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N325 HCL, 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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What year was N325 HCL registered?

N325 HCL is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 December 1995.

Is N325 HCL safe to buy?

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