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N335 HCL

1996 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,843 mi
Last recorded43,843 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN335 HCL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 43,843 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 43,789 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 43,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 43,324 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 43,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 43,067 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 42,776 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 42,245 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 41,886 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 41,510 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 40,502 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,544 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 37,740 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 35,884 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 32,235 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,481 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 26,871 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 26,726 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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N335 HCL is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 N335 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 30 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N335 HCL registered?

N335 HCL is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N335 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N335 HCL shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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