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N495 LCL

1996 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,990 mi
Last recorded56,990 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 LCL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 56,990 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 56,058 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 55,187 miles

Nail in N/S/Rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2020 54,255 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 53,118 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 50,566 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 46,999 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 45,657 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 42,144 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 209 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 39,153 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 39,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N495 LCL is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N495 LCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N495 LCL registered?

N495 LCL is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N495 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N495 LCL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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