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N5 SWP

1995 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,248 mi
Last recorded44,248 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 44,248 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2024 43,903 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 43,560 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 42,778 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 42,453 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 42,095 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,037 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 41,883 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 41,408 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 41,408 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,257 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2011 39,109 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,521 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,920 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,745 miles

near side rear brake hose twisted slightly and getting close to disc under pressure

Pass 10 Apr 2007 32,982 miles

Both front tyres low.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 30,405 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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N5 SWP is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SWP, 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

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What year was N5 SWP registered?

N5 SWP is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N5 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 SWP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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