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N55 URF

1996 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,660 mi
Last recorded33,660 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 URF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 33,660 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 33,127 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 32,958 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 32,786 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 32,604 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 32,352 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 32,211 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 32,134 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,954 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 31,624 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 31,354 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,143 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 30,783 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,500 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 28,454 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 URF is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 URF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N55 URF?

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What year was N55 URF registered?

N55 URF is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 12 July 1996.

Is N55 URF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N55 URF shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N55 URF have outstanding finance?

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