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N725 BTF

1996 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,474 mi
Last recorded40,474 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN725 BTF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,474 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 18 Jul 2009 40,474 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2008 38,481 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2008 38,481 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2007 36,623 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2006 31,557 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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N725 BTF is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N725 BTF, 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 N725 BTF registered?

N725 BTF is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N725 BTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N725 BTF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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