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N55 MFB

1996 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,326 mi
Last recorded54,326 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 MFB
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 54,326 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 53,651 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 53,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 53,206 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 52,640 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 51,653 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 51,066 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 49,851 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 49,184 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 48,536 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 47,170 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Majority of pipes on car have signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 47,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Majority of pipes on car have signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 46,798 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,537 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 46,366 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,223 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,603 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 44,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 43,086 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 41,789 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 41,606 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 40,357 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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N55 MFB is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 N55 MFB, 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.

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What year was N55 MFB registered?

N55 MFB is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N55 MFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N55 MFB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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