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N4 CSH

1996 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,384 mi
Last recorded57,384 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 CSH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 57,384 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 57,272 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 57,086 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 57,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2010 92,557 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 56,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 53,637 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 51,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2005 49,870 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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N4 CSH is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N4 CSH, 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 N4 CSH registered?

N4 CSH is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N4 CSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N4 CSH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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