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N344 HCL

1995 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,183 mi
Last recorded45,183 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN344 HCL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2011 45,183 miles

brake discs deteriorating

Pass 16 Feb 2010 40,148 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight oil leak from steering rack area

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 38,176 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 36,607 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,290 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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N344 HCL is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N344 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 N344 HCL registered?

N344 HCL is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N344 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N344 HCL shows 5 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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