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N558 AMC

1995 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

29,721 mi
Last recorded29,721 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN558 AMC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 29,721 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 29,524 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 29,438 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 29,319 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 29,189 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 29,065 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 28,938 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 28,780 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 28,494 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 27,981 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 26,205 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 26,205 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2015 24,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 24,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 21,667 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 21,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 21,624 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 21,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 21,338 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 21,175 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 20,927 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 20,704 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 20,408 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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N558 AMC is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N558 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 N558 AMC registered?

N558 AMC is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 2 October 1995.

Is N558 AMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N558 AMC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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