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N4 PBJ

1995 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

46,292 mi
Last recorded46,292 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 46,292 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 45,938 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 45,670 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 45,372 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 44,944 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 44,467 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 44,149 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 41,140 miles
Pass 7 May 2017 44,101 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 43,658 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 43,104 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 42,210 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 41,520 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 40,905 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,905 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 40,858 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,392 miles
Pass 12 May 2006

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

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

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 PBJ is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 PBJ, 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 PBJ registered?

N4 PBJ is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 25 August 1995.

Is N4 PBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N4 PBJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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