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N575 GEX

1995 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,000 mi
Last recorded50,000 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN575 GEX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 50,000 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 50,000 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 50,010 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 50,000 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 49,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 47,398 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 45,686 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 42,269 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 40,108 miles

Slight coolant leak from hoses at front of vehicle

Small oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2016 37,869 miles

slight coolant leak various places

Fail 4 Jun 2016 37,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight coolant leak various places

Pass 23 Apr 2015 33,014 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 31,139 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,077 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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N575 GEX is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N575 GEX, 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 N575 GEX registered?

N575 GEX is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 August 1995.

Is N575 GEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N575 GEX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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