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N427 VJH

1995 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,589 mi
Last recorded53,589 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN427 VJH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 53,589 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 52,837 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 52,536 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 51,870 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 51,862 miles

Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 51,135 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 49,604 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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N427 VJH is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N427 VJH, 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 N427 VJH registered?

N427 VJH is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N427 VJH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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