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N5 GST

1995 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,781 mi
Last recorded41,781 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 GST
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2025 41,781 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 41,770 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 41,295 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 40,423 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 40,267 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 40,225 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 39,702 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,249 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 38,648 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 38,163 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,666 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,781 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front tyres starting to perish and crack.

rear brake discs rust pitted on inner face.

Pass 10 Jul 2010 35,069 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,923 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,869 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 31,107 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N5 GST is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N5 GST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N5 GST?

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What year was N5 GST registered?

N5 GST is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N5 GST safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 GST shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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