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N515 AMC

1995 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,036 mi
Last recorded100,036 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN515 AMC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 100,036 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 98,921 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 98,808 miles

engine oil leaks

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads are wearing low

front to rear power steering fluid pipes are corroded

rear tyres are worn to the legal limit

Pass 2 Oct 2013 98,090 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 98,090 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 95,105 miles

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

advise n/s/f tyre cracked

advise o/s/f tyre cracked

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2012 95,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

advise n/s/f tyre cracked

advise o/s/f tyre cracked

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2011 92,590 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

front shockers and springs corroded

rear brake discs corroded and worn

underbody covered in panels

Pass 3 Aug 2010 88,498 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 87,784 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 87,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil and coolant leak .

under trays fitted making brake pipes not all visable.

Fail 2 Jun 2009 87,770 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn split

Pass 2 Nov 2007 85,775 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 85,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2006 82,029 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 82,029 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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N515 AMC is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N515 AMC, 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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What year was N515 AMC registered?

N515 AMC is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 2 August 1995.

Is N515 AMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N515 AMC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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