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N4 ONW

1995 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,804 mi
Last recorded52,804 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 ONW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 52,804 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 51,323 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 49,558 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 49,457 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 48,979 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 48,783 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 48,412 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 ONW is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N4 ONW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N4 ONW registered?

N4 ONW is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 2 August 1995.

Is N4 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N4 ONW shows 7 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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