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N435 RGA

1995 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

87,384 mi
Last recorded87,384 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN435 RGA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 87,384 miles

reverse light not working

Fail 23 Jul 2025 87,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

reverse light not working

Pass 10 Apr 2024 86,810 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 86,436 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 85,623 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 84,291 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 83,128 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 83,119 miles

All suspension dampers and springs in poor condition

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 80,705 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 79,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Light corrosion to suspension components

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 79,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Light corrosion to suspension components

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 78,137 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 75,250 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 73,969 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 73,922 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 73,133 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 73,133 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 71,700 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 71,700 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 70,815 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 70,815 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 69,072 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 69,072 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 67,926 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 67,926 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 66,183 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 64,257 miles

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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N435 RGA is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 N435 RGA, 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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N435 RGA is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 12 October 1995.

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